Mostly Mindful for Teens and Tweens
Weekly podcast that will explore one strategy or concepts to support teens build resiliency. Mindfulness is a superpower that can rewire the brain to boost joy and life satisfaction. This podcast will teach age appropriate mindfulness strategies, based in self compassion practice. Being a teen is hard ~ This podcast is a fun way for people to build life long stress management skills. Ancient wisdoms for Modern Times. Please note: This podcast is not intended to replace therapy but rather support teens as they grow into adulthood. The Zen Librarian Description:Dominique Sullivan BBA, BEd ,MEd , MFY teacher, is a teacher-librarian in Nanaimo BC and yoga instructor. She has experience with teaching students meditation and mindfulness in an educational setting. Dominique has presented around the province regarding dyslexia, Adhd, mindfulness, self regulation, executive functioning, teacher burn-out, and bringing mindfulness to the classroom. Contact: domsull@shaw.caWebsite: www.zenlibrarian.caInstagram: zen_librarianTwitter: @librarian_zenFacebook : Zen Librarian
Episodes
45 episodes
Meditation- Compassion with Equanimity for Someone you Care About
Sometimes we talk on other people's problems or pain. We are not the cause of someone suffering- nor is it entirely in our power to make the pain go away. This mediation teaches us how to be with someone is is struggling with out becom...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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5:26
Meditation- Compassionate Friend
Enjoy this mediation and compassion practice. Visit me on facebook. Zen Librarian
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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6:06
Meditation- Soften , Soothe, Allow
Try to sofen the edges of the physical sensations of a tight body.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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10:09
Meditation - Loving Kindness for Ourselves
Being kind to ourselves often feels weird the first time we try. Practice of compassion takes time - but is so worth the effort. You are enough! Visit Zen Librarian for more information on this Canadian!
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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5:10
Meditation- Giving and Receiving Compassion
In this meditation we practice cultivating compassion. For more information on my courses please visit :www.zenlibrarian.ca I want to reduce the suffering in teens and tweens. How can I help?
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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6:18
Meditation- Compassionate Body Scan
Relax the body and bring loving awareness to the body that moves us.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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8:30
Grounding - Soles of the Feet
Learn a new technique to manage the stressful moments. Anxiety always hits is BEFORE the event. Using the Sloes of the feet technique to walk up to the front of the class before a presentation or performance.Soles of the feet can ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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4:54
Meditation- Being Curious about the Breath
Breathing can be such a powerful tool to manage big emotions and to stay focused. I invite you to get curious and think about how you breath! - what type of breath do you like?In this meditation we explore the anatomy and the diff...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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11:45
Upcoming Teen classes and Private lesson update
Do you want to learn more techniques ? Making Friends with yourself for teens that has been proven to reduce anxiety and depression by 32%. This is not group therapy but rather a strategy class to help teens ages 12-18 find healthy...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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5:54
Meditation - Loving Kindness for Someone you Care About
Bringing loving kindness to people in our lives can help deepen our connection with others and ourselves. In Buddhism this is known as the practice of Metta. Meditation allows us to practice the cultivation of compassion and loving kindne...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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5:58
Meditation - Person Just like Me
Sometimes we feel like we are the only person on the face of the earth to have difficult feelings. This meditation reminds us we are not alone, broken, weird or different. We often feel isolated with our shame and emotions.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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4:20
Meditation- Self Compassion Break
This meditation is a core practice. We start the self compassion break as a meditation but with practice you will be able to use these skills in moment of difficulty. Be Kind to Yourself! Please checkout my website or Face...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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6:11
Meditation- Worried about Judgement- Tonglen Buddhist Practice
Social anxiety sucks. Loving yourself is a badass thing to do. In this practice we remind ourselves that we are enough and there are people in our lives who love us. Sitting with what ever emotions arise. Being with what is......
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:01
Worried About Judgement
Friendships are tricky. Learn how to be with what is when meeting difficult situations with compassion. Meditation to follow.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:17
Sassy Little Meditation
Let's get real - Pandemic life is hard. This meditation is a bit sassy and helps me let go of stress. Breathing helps activate vagus nerve! Stay well !
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:04
Meditation Anxiety
Let's practice. The more you practice at home - the more you can use these skills in your everyday life. Learn to turn towards anxiety with compassion and say to your anxious thoughts:"this feels real but is not true"" everything is goi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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7:01
Anxiety
Learn a mindful approach to anxiety and looping thoughts. These are trying times. Thank you for practicing with me. The follow episode will be the practice for this technique. Good luck- Keep practicing.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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9:47
Sleep app recommendations and gratitude
Thank you everyone for all the downloads. the Sleep apps areInsight Timer ( check out mediation and sleep stories) https://insighttimer.com/meditation-appCalm App
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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7:00
Meditation Just Breathe
Get nerdy about breathing! Do you like to breathe in to your belly or in to your heart?(I am a heart breather! - I feel so good!)
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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5:53
No Meditation Mindfulness
Moment to moment mindfulness is essential for well being. - We can change our thought patterns with awareness.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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13:08
Meditation - Back to Basics.
Mindfulness is a super power! Take a moment for your self.enjoy.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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4:58
Meditation - I don't want to deal with it!
This is a practice on how to " lean in" to difficulty with compassion.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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7:13
I don't want to deal with it!!
Resistance - We all avoid things in our lives we find uncomfortable. In this episode we talk about how to get "unstuck" “Through practice, I’ve come to see that the deepest source of my misery is not wanting things to be the way they...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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12:40