WHO:Heart-Mind 2013 brings together leaders in contemplative practice and the science of child development, with parents, grandparents, educators, coaches, health and wellness practitioners and policy makers – all those who care for and about children.
WHAT: - Presentations – from leading scientists, practitioners and thought-leaders.
- Evidence – findings from the latest research, studies and classroom programs.
- Activities – to engage and provide you with first-hand experience.
- Conversations – providing valuable insights and answering key questions.
- Examples – innovative and powerful demonstrations of mindfulness in action.
WHEN:
Thursday May 9th to Saturday May 11th
WHERE:
Old Auditorium, UBC Point Grey Campus
WHY:Around the world there is a groundswell recognizing the importance of Heart-Mind Well-Being for children. Teachers and parents, and many community organizations, are increasingly integrating mindfulness into their activities with children, and realizing significant positive results. British Columbia is emerging as a leader in furthering the science, developing evidence-based practice and delivering the programs needed to achieve this goal.
Mindfulness is a critical component of Heart-Mind Well-Being, a pathway to developing altruism, compassion, inner and outer peacefulness, confidence and other positive human qualities that will lead to a vibrant culture of caring communities nurturing compassionate, thriving, socially-responsible children who rise to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.
