Mindfulness Skills for Children
Trainer
Dr. Kimberly Ernest, PH.D., LPC (Read Bio)
Description
This 1-hour training introduces therapists to developmentally appropriate ways to use mindfulness techniques with children and adolescents in clinical practice. The training will focus on helping young clients build awareness of thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and impulses in a way that feels accessible, engaging, and non-threatening.
Participants will explore how mindfulness can support emotional regulation, anxiety reduction, distress tolerance, attention, and improved self-awareness. The training will emphasize practical, child-friendly strategies such as breathing exercises, grounding skills, sensory awareness, mindful movement, guided imagery, and brief in-session practices that can be adapted for different ages, developmental levels, and clinical presentations.
Special attention will be given to making mindfulness feel concrete and usable for children and teens, rather than overly abstract or “adult-focused.” Therapists will leave with practical tools they can immediately incorporate into sessions with children, adolescents, and families.
Credits Available
1.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
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Cancellations: PCS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training at any time (in which case you will have the option to receive a full refund or attend on the rescheduled date).
Refunds: Participants may cancel their registration(s) at any time prior to the training date. A 10% cancellation fee will be deducted from the original registration fee, and the remainder will be refunded. No refund will be provided if the cancellation occurs within two weeks of the training date.
- PCS is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- People who attend PCS trainings in their entirety may receive CE credits for psychologists/LPC/ LSW/LCSW/ LMFT or general training credits, including CAC/DDAP. For other licenses, please consult with your respective licensing board.
- Following each training, participants who have attended the training in its entirety will receive a PCS Training Feedback form via email.
- After receipt of the completed form, PCS will issue a certificate via email indicating the CE credits that have been obtained.
Kimberly Ernest lives in Hummelstown, PA, with her husband and two young boys. Kimberly holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Pennsylvania State University, a master's degree in experimental psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas. Kimberly is currently a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed professional counselor. She presently serves as the Executive Vice President & Vice President of Criminal Justice and Recovery Programs for Pennsylvania Counseling Services.