Mindful Parenting: Cultivating Presence, Patience, and Connection
Join Healthy Acadia's Sonya Connelly and Ursula Hanson for a free, 3-class series to learn tips and tools for boosting mindfulness and self-compassion as parents or caregivers to young children. Classes are scheduled for Tuesdays, August 5, 12, and 19, from 5 to 6:30 PM at Ellsworth Memorial Library.
The library will provide activities for kids ages 5+ so you can focus on the workshop. They will also provide pizza and a drawing for one $20 gas card per event.
About the Series:
Mindfulness and self-compassion are powerful inner tools that help us navigate stress and anxiety with greater ease. For parents, these practices can foster a more patient, understanding, and resilient approach to everyday challenges. This introductory session offers a welcoming space to explore the foundations of mindfulness and how it can support you in daily life. Through guided meditation, gentle exercises, and practical strategies, we’ll discover how mindfulness can reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being—one moment at a time.
This class series provides a relaxed, judgment-free environment to:
Discover the basics of mindfulness practices
Learn simple techniques to bring awareness into everyday moments of parenting
Understand how mindfulness fosters emotional balance and clarity
No prior experience is needed—just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore. You will leave with practical tools to support your mindfulness journey.
FREE. Limited seats available, pre-registration required. Register at https://ellsworth.libcal.com/event/14544813
About Your Coaches:
Sonya Connelly has served as the Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator at Healthy Acadia since 2020. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and has extensive experience in bereavement support and spiritual formation. With decades of experience in mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative practices, Sonya is passionate about simplicity and slow living.
Ursula Hanson, LCSW, has led Healthy Acadia’s Mindfulness in Education Program and the Monthly Mindfulness Series since 2017. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist, Ursula has used mindfulness to manage her own anxiety and enhance her overall well-being.