We stand in solidarity with Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in this time of crisis. With broken hearts, we mourn the deaths of the victims of the recent Atlanta-area shootings and condemn all attacks and hate speech against the APPI community.
Racism and violence have widespread negative effects on children's social-emotional development and family well-being. Life is precious, and what we do to and for others is history of our making. We remain committed to supporting the positive development and well-being of all children, youth, and families through evidence-based mindfulness and compassion programs that build on family’s strengths, values, and resilience. |
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| The MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness has put together this page of Anti-AAPI Racism Resources for parents, students, educators, therapists, and allies. |
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| The Roots of Helping, Sharing, and Caring | April 21, 2021, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM (PT)
How do human beings become caring beings? In a world of fractious tribalism and polarization, rediscovering the means by which people develop a human connection to the needs and interests of others is more important now than ever. Developing this human connection may not require ignoring what divides us, but rather also recognizing what people share in common.
In this presentation, Dr. Thompson will describe fresh insights into the development of human caring from a surprising source: studies of young children.
Ross A. Thompson, Ph.D. is a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, and is director of the Social & Emotional Development Lab.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (8-weeks)
Becca Calhoun, MPH
MBSR is an 8-week evidence-based, highly participatory program. Research on MBSR consistently demonstrates positive outcomes for a wide variety of challenges including highly stressful work or family circumstances, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression and chronic pain.
Live online course | Wednesday evenings
April 28 - June 13 | 6:00 pm-8:30 pm PT
26 CEUs available |
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Short Course in Mindful-Self Compassion (6-weeks)
Yaffa Maritz, LMHC and Foxy Davison
In this 6-week program, participants will meet once a week for 1.5 hours and will learn MSC skills through activities such as meditation, experiential exercises, short presentations, group discussion, and home practices. No experience with mindfulness or meditation is required.
Live online course | Thursday evenings
June 3 - July 8 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PT
9 CEUs available |
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| FREE DROP-IN MINDFULNESS SESSIONS |
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CCFW’s Community Programs team is offering free weekly drop-ins for providers and educators working with children, youth, and families.The work you do is critical to our communities – and these sessions are intended to support your well-being, build connection, and promote reciprocal learning. There are daytime and evening options, as well as Spanish and English sessions. See the schedule online.
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| UW Program Significantly Improved Students’ Mental Health. CCFW Director of Community Programs and Training, Robyn Long, spoke with The University Network about Be REAL: REsilient Attitudes and Living, a group-based, six-week program for college students that promotes well-being and improves mental health. |
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The south side of Kincaid Hall, March 2021
The Center for Child and Family Well-being is moving from our 1-story building on Brooklyn Avenue to the newly remodeled Kincaid Hall, located just a few blocks east of us on the University of Washington's main campus. We'll occupy the 2nd floor of this 5 story building. It will be great to share the building with our colleagues in Psychology and to be in closer proximity to the Psychology Clinic, beautiful walking trails in the medicinal herb garden, the Link, the Burke Gilman Trail, and the UW Medical Center.
We look forward to continuing research and hosting events and learning opportunities in our new space! |
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We invite you to join us in supporting families in our community.CCFW is committed to cultivating a diversity of voices and life experiences in our training and research. Donations to our scholarship fund support this work and make our training accessible to people of all income levels. Our scholarship fund has supported training for pre-school teachers, social workers, community mental health advocates, and individuals working to assist immigrant communities. Join us in promoting well-being for children and families by donating to our scholarship fund!
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