Community
Parent Engagement

Parent Mindfulness Group

The Campbell Hall Parent Mindfulness Group invites all current and alumni parents/guardians to a series of morning sessions to deepen or begin a mindfulness practice.
Group photo at PMG meeting
Sessions begin with a guided meditation followed by instruction on topics such as authentic parenting, connecting more deeply with our kids, the development of meditative skills for managing stress and reactivity, connecting and communicating more effectively with our kids, maintaining a daily practice, etc., all while building community with fellow parents. Led by Laurie Cousins, a highly experienced teacher in mindfulness and parent education, the series are free of charge.

We begin the year on Zoom and will meet on campus the last Tuesday of every month as well (please see calendar for specific dates). To receive the Zoom link, please register by emailing Katie Bull at desjardins.katherine@gmail.com. Weekly emails are sent with the Zoom link. Please join us and make new friends, learn new lessons each week as well as de-stress your life.

List of 1 items.

  • Thank you to our Guest Speaker Ofosu Jones-Quartey

    On March 19, Campbell Hall parents, grandparents, and alumni were invited to join a special session on Mindfulness and Self Compassion for Parents hosted by Ofosu Jones-Quartey.

    While you may recognize him from the Balance app, Ofosu also teaches mindful parenting classes, is a children's book author, musician/rapper a.k.a. "Born I," and has co-written a mindfulness-based suicide prevention curriculum for teenagers.

    Click here to watch the recorded session.
    Passcode: $d#Y^b7x

Parent Mindfulness Group Meetings

Tuesdays via Zoom or in person on CH campus as noted below
All meetings are free of charge

SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 19 on Zoom at 9:30am
SEPTEMBER 26 in person at 8:45am-10am
OCTOBER 3, 10, 17 on Zoom at 9:30am
OCTOBER 24 on Zoom at 9:30am
OCTOBER 31 on Zoom at 9:30am
NOVEMBER 7, 14, 28 on Zoom at 9:30am
DECEMBER 5 on Zoom 9:30am
DECEMBER 12 Holiday Potluck at 9:30am
JANUARY 9, 16, 23 on Zoom at 9:30am
JANUARY 30 in person at 8:45am-10am
FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20 on Zoom at 9:30am
FEBRUARY 27 in person at 8:45am-10am
MARCH 5, 12, 19 on Zoom at 9:30am
APRIL 9, 16, 23 on Zoom at 9:30am
APRIL 14 Retreat at 10am-4pm
APRIL 30 in person at 8:45am-10am
MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 on Zoom at 9:30am
JUNE 4 Year End Potluck at 9:30am

If you are new to the Parent Mindfulness Group, please register by emailing desjardins.katherine@gmail.com. Returning parents do not need to register in advance.

List of 4 items.

  • How to download the Zoom app

    • CLICK HERE to download the free Zoom app onto your phone or computer.
    • Then copy and paste the links above to access our session.
    • It is suggested to give yourself 5-10 minutes before the session starts to make sure there are no technological issues.
    For more information please contact Laurie Cousins. We look forward to connecting with all of you! 

  • About the Instructor Laurie Cousins

    Laurie Cousins is a mindfulness teacher and integrative mind-body practitioner. She is highly trained in multiple mindfulness-based programs through UCLA & UCSD and is a lead teacher for Susan Kaiser Greenland's Inner Kids mindful program. As the family program advisor at the La Maida Institute in LA, she specializes in serving youths and families through programs and private sessions that are rooted in integrative health, science, mindfulness, and resiliency. Laurie's greatest teachers are her beloved 2 children.

  • Meditation Guide

    We come together weekly on Tuesday mornings (please see calendar for specific dates and times) to meditate together and create real and lasting connections with others. It’s a beautiful way to build community and new friendships, as well as, develop a healthy routine. To optimize the experience, it’s best to arrive a few minutes before the opening meditation begins. If you arrive during meditation for one of our in-person meetings, feel free to use the seats near the door. Latecomers will be invited into the group after the first practice concludes. Our time together is precious and sacred and everything shared is confidential. Please do your best to remain with us the whole time. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.

  • Resources

List of 3 items.

  • WHAT IS THE PARENT MINDFULNESS GROUP?

    Meeting for the past 10 years, the Parent Mindfulness Group is a safe, confidential place where parents connect with one another, share experiences, engage in mindfulness practice, and express the complete range of human emotions. For many, it is our campus home, a place where we have made community, and our Tuesday morning ritual.

    Our group is facilitated by Laurie Cousins. Laurie holds a B.A. in Psychology and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator who received her training at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center.

  • THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

    Meditation calls us to our truest and best selves, bringing us inner peace, health, good habits, improved memory, and greater kindness. Through regular practice, we develop tools that support us on our parenting journey.
     

  • WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT

    All levels of practice are welcome! This group is open to all Campbell Hall parents and parents of alumni. It is a great way for parents to get to know one another and form meaningful and lasting connections.

    "As a new member to the Campbell Hall community, the Parent Mindfulness Group has been such an unexpected gift and an integral part of my Campbell Hall experience this past year. The entire group has been so incredibly welcoming and supportive and with the help of Laurie Cousin's insight and guidance, I've acquired so many invaluable tools that have helped me to become a better parent, partner, friend, and overall human being." - CH Parent

A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Miller

  • Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    Nancy R. | Parent of Alumni, Class of 2019

    Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    "My time attending parent mindfulness classes was one of the best experiences I’ve had at Campbell Hall. I learned how to be less reactive with my kids, which helped them develop their own capacity for reflection and resilience. And I found the support of other parents who could relate to the challenges of parenting."

    —Nancy R. | Parent of Alumni, Class of 2019
  • Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    Claudia G. | Parent of Alumni, Class of 2019

    Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    "The parent mindfulness class opened me up to more self care, clarity, calming the soul, and helping mend and deepen relationships. The neuroscience behind mindfulness is insightful and enlightens and deepens my patience and compassion for myself and others."

    —Claudia G. | Parent of Alumni, Class of 2019
  • Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    Delaina H. | 1st Grade Parent

    Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    "The parent mindfulness group deepens my meditation practice. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded parents from other grades. The group practice, sharing, and support help me through the week."

    —Delaina H. | 1st Grade Parent
  • Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    Hilary B. | 4th Grade Parent

    Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    "The parent mindfulness group is a great way to start your day, meet others and take the edge off parenting. While the sessions change the experience is always both grounding and inspiring."

    —Hilary B. | 4th Grade Parent
  • Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    Laurie A. | 10th Grade Parent

    Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    "As a new member to the Campbell Hall community, the Parent Mindfulness Group has been such an unexpected gift and an integral part of my Campbell Hall experience this past year. The entire group has been so incredibly welcoming and supportive and with the help of Laurie Cousin's insight and guidance, I've acquired so many invaluable tools that have helped me to become a better parent, partner, friend, and overall human being. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving and I am so grateful to Katie Bull for continuing to cultivate this wonderful community!"

    —Laurie A. | 10th Grade Parent
  • Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    Tracey S. | Parent of Alumni, Class of 2018

    Photo credit: Matthew Patrick (CH Parent)

    "I love CH Mindfulness. This class is spiritually uplifting and definitely a stress reliever. It is food for the mind, body, and soul."

    —Tracey S. | Parent of Alumni, Class of 2018
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City, CA 91607
Phone 818.980.7280

Campbell Hall is an independent, Episcopal, K-12 all gender day school. We are a community of inquiry committed to academic excellence and to the nurturing of decent, loving, and responsible human beings.

Social Mashup

Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
Campbell Hall admits students of any race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletics and other school-administered programs.
© Copyright 2024 Campbell Hall