Mindfulness

Two people practicing deep breathing in the woods

“Building Mindfulness Through Movement”

Mindfulness exercises from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center

https://depressioncenter.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Toolkit-Building%20Mindfulness%20Through%20Movement%202026.pdf

“Mindfulness in Everyday Life”

Practical application of mindfulness throughout the day from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center

https://depressioncenter.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Toolkit-Mindfulness%20in%20Everyday%20Life%202026.pdf

“Visualization and Guided Imagery” – From the University of Houston

https://www.uhcl.edu/cmhc/resources/visualization

“The Free Mindfulness Project”

Downloadable audio files for meditation, guided visualizations, and more.

https://www.freemindfulness.org/download

“Brain Break: Training Manual for Teachers and School Staff”

While Designed for a school setting, these could be done by adults or as parents teaching them to children. Great visuals.

https://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/brain-break-training-manual-for-teachers-and-school-staff/

“Leaves On A Stream – Mindfulness Exercise”

Great visualization for practicing observing thoughts versus dwelling on them

https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/leaves-on-a-stream-worksheet

“Creating a Safe Place” Visualization by Therapy in a Nutshell

This is an amazing tool taught both in in-patient hospital stays and also used alongside EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).