Family Wellbeing Workshops
Parent & Child Movement Workshops
Interactive workshops for parents and children offer creative, playful and inspiring ways to connect deeper with our family members, to enjoy quality time while learning about wellbeing and self-care through play, partner-work, movement, and creative games.
Workshops include: dance, yoga, tai chi, body puzzles, dynamic meditation, creative games, voice and sound work, mindful self compassion and self care techniques to relieve anxiety, soothe worry, increase confidence and support positive mindset.
Families explore new ways to be creative in how we communicate, care and connect with each other.
The Importance of Play
As adults we become more rigid in our way of thinking and moving.
In this workshop parents will reawaken all the main movement patterns in their body, improve their dexterity, flexibility, creativity and sense of joy through expressive practices.
Parents will feel wonderful and children will be overjoyed to learn, play and explore together!
From this place of shared play and expression, both parent and child can better relate to each other, experience a greater bond and feel more ease and comfort in expressing how they feel to each other.
Workshop benefits
- Parents will learn ways to bring more playfulness and fun into home life that will improve the bond between family members and support the family’s overall wellbeing – emotional, mental and physical.
- Family workshops are an opportunity for both parents and children to observe and learn from each other.
- Parents, who are usually the leaders, will experience receiving from their children. Children, who are usually the receivers, get to give to their parents – they will direct some of the exercises and learn how to be responsible and caring for their parent
- Parents get to see how their children learn. And children get to see their parents as learners, something that doesn’t happen very often- setting a great example for their children.
- There will be some activities that the children can do better than the parents. This humanises the parent and eases the pressure that their children’s expectations can create.
- This workshop gives parents the chance to care for their wellbeing and be positive role models for their children. Leading by example, the children will have more respect for the practices they are learning and better understand the effect of doing them. The time together will be positively reinforced by interaction and exchange between family members that encourages affection and appreciation of each other.
- This workshop offers the skills to create quality time with your family without the need for any resources, entertainment, expense or travel!
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Move n’ Groove workshops!
A family-fun workshop for children and their parents with Creative Dance, Body Puzzles, Tactile Play, Partner-work, Body Stories and more! Come and enjoy creative fun and playful connection with your family!Untangle your body and mind, and learn new skills for family self-care and emotional regulation.Wear comfortable clothing as we will be moving on the floor and in contact with our partners! Parent and Child Day Retreats
Retreat days support our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through yoga, somatic movement, dance, creative play, writing, drawing, meditation, breath work and self-care practices for everyday life.
Each event will offer different themes, practice and focuses.
With a nourishing program of:
• Yoga for Tension & Stress Release
• Self-Care Techniques for Grounding + Calming
• Creative Play for Mental Detox!
• Authentic Movement + Dance
• Body Puzzles!
• Partner Practices
• Compassionate Listening and Communication techniques
• Deep Rest Meditation & Somatic Movement
• Circle of Empowerment
Creative Wellbeing Parent Training
Creative Wellbeing supports the emotional and mental health of children through yoga, movement, dance, expressive play, meditation, breath work and self-care practices for everyday life.
This program is practical, experiential, and informative. You will learn the science behind wellbeing, how creative play supports resilience and mental health, and experience the physiological benefits of self-care techniques.
Each week follows a different theme and integrates creative movement, breath work, meditation, expressive play, and embodiment practices with the science behind their purpose.
This program has been enjoyed by parents, teachers, social and healthcare professionals who want to better understand how to support their personal, professional and family life.
Interactive Parent Talks
Focused on how parents can support their child with practical tools to engage their focus and interest, help them sleep better, and be present to their child’s needs.
Parent’s will be introduced to compassionate listening exercises and family movement practices for de-stressing, grounding and caring for each other.
An interactive session with movement, guided meditation and self-care practices that can be used to support the relationship between parents and their children.
Organised as part of your School’s Wellness Week or as a PTA organised event.
Contact Laura for bespoke workshops for your family, school, youth outreach centre, after-school club, and organisation.
Email laura@healingyoga.ie
About the facilitator
Laura is a Yoga, Somatic Movement and Wellbeing expert and a professionally trained Dancer.
Her passion, knowledge, and experience create a nurturing environment that supports mental health, self-compassion, deep relaxation, and stress release.
Her Creative Wellbeing approach supports children’s emotional and mental health through movement expression, meditation and self-care. She provides training for Healthcare workers, Teachers and Parents.
Her work has featured in the Irish Times, Irish Independent, TV3 & International Wellness Websites.
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Testimonials
“Laura Dowdall’s workshops were a central element in our recent, highly-successful ‘Wellbeing Week’.
Laura’s gift of effective communication, pupil-motivation and enjoyable presentation ensured a positive response from teachers and pupils.
Feedback indicated that many relaxing techniques were learned, which will help us all become more in tune with our bodies and deal with stress.
With the current national focus on wellbeing and the importance of teaching positive mental health strategies to children, these workshops are a timely and valuable resource to any school.”
Brianóg Brady Dawson Deputy Principal, Holy Trinity National School
“Laura is a highly skilled and much learned teacher and practitioner who invests great amounts of energy and warmth into her workshops. I know of no one who is so determined to spread the benefits of somatic yoga, and so passionate about what she does, which is equalled only by her supportive nature and wisdom. The lessons I have learned from her are incredible, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a balance of learning and enjoyment.”
Mr. KennyTeacher
“Laura, your energy, knowledge and passion for adult and pupil wellbeing is fantastic!”
Ms. FoleyDepartment of Education
“I’d highly recommend this programme. The teachers workshops were really useful and gave lots of helpful activities for the classroom. Thank you!”
Ms. Asple1st Class Teacher
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