Outside The Therapy Room
Ivonne Hammoud is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and owner of a therapy practice in Waterloo, Ontario. But out of the office, she's a mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Join Ivonne as she sits with a special guest to discuss every day things that impact our mental health! Conversations about everything from mental health and relationships, to media and current events, as well as personal experiences and reflections, all in the hopes of normalizing our humanness and helping you see that you’re not alone. This is Outside the Therapy Room!
Outside The Therapy Room
Episode 44 - Little Minds, Big Calm: How Meditation Supports Children’s Mental Health with Shefali Bhalla
When we think of meditation, we often picture adults sitting in silence — but children can benefit from mindfulness just as deeply, if not more. In this episode, I sit down with Shefali Bhalla our administrative assistant at NMC, and a Developmental Psychology Research student, to explore how meditation can nurture emotional regulation, focus, and calm in children.
Together, we discuss how to make meditation accessible and playful, what it looks like in real life (hint: not only silent sitting!), and how parents, caregivers, and educators can bring simple mindfulness practices into everyday routines.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or therapist, this conversation is a gentle reminder that calm isn’t just for adults — our little ones need it too.
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