Meditation for Misfits
Roots to Resilience
Bespoke private sessions for kids and teens with Alice Chinn: empowering young folk to overcome stress and anxiety, regulate their nervous system, and thrive as their truest versions.
Does this sound like your family?
• My kid is a sensitive soul who gets anxious and stressed very easily.
• My child struggles with not fitting in and suffers from low self-esteem and anxiety.
• My child is neurodiverse and / or LGBTQI+ and I'm struggling to know how to best support them.
• I'm overwhelmed and recognise we need external support and practical coping mechanisms.
What if things could be different?
How amazing would it be if there was a playful yet pragmatic approach to helping young folk self-regulate and feel calm and strong?
How fabulous would it be if there was someone who intuitively ‘gets’ your child and could support them to navigate stress, big emotions, and self-acceptance?
If this resonates, I'm delighted to introduce:
ROOTS TO RESILIENCE
A 6-WEEK BESPOKE PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES
Online or in-person (Barcelona / Fife, Scotland), this is an introductory programme intuitively designed based on your child’s age, stage, interests and learning styles, that also benefits the whole family. My mission to equip your child with permanent access to their own personalised ‘mindful toolkit’ to call on during times of stress or difficulty. In sessions that are fun and dynamic, I work alongside your child or children to teach them playful, creative and accessible ways they can self-regulate and feel calm and strong.
There is no set formula. There is no one-size-fits-all all. What there is, is heart and intuition and creativity. Each mindful toolkit is a unique co-collaboration between myself and the young person based on trust and respect.
I advocate and embody a heart-led, inclusive approach that welcomes all kids, including those who are neurodiverse. In addition, as a queer woman and a lesbian, I also specialise in supporting LGBTQI+ families.
What's included in the pack:
Free 20 min assessment call with parent/primary carer
6 x 45-60 minute sessions
How to Meditate at Home starter pack
Mindful tools tailored to your child’s needs
A personalised ‘mindful toolkit' for your child
An established practice that will stand your child in good stead for life
Life-time access to a minimum of 2 x recorded meditations by Alice Chinn
Mindful tools to support parents/carers
Feedback between sessions and a follow-up call afterwards
What some of the kids I've worked with have to say:
"I feel relaxed and excited to use my new magical powers to help me concentrate and feel safer."
Lennie, 9
“Alice gave me tools that helped overcome my struggles and feel inner peace. I’m learning to be guided by my own inner voice and appreciate how far I've come.”
May, 14
"I feel strong and brave, it feels like I’ve done something good. My mindful tools help me when I get anxious or nervous"
Violet, 10
”Building a mindful toolkit with Alice has helped me see that stress doesn’t define me. It’s given me simple and effective tools that leave me feeling calm, content and happy.”
Hugo, 15
"I like that after meditating I’m calmer. All the bad stuff goes out of my mind and it feels clear. I feel more free."
Julietta, 10
With their own personalised 'mindful toolkit' kids can benefit from
less stress and anxiety
better focus and concentration
improved sleep
increased self-esteem
inner stability and peace
emotional literacy and self-regulation
Learning to accept who they are and feel comfortable in their own skin
Resilience to surf life’s challenges and those big uncomfortable emotions
Thriving and embracing their truest version
Feeling connected, inspired, and a sense of belonging
Kindness and compassion
Learning to respond rather than react
Testimonials
"My Sophie had an amazing time with Alice this morning and came out relaxed, giggling and with more energy for the day. I haven't had so much interaction with my daughter in a while, Sophie really came out of herself after her first session with Alice and can't wait for her next one. definitely needed with everything we have going on at the moment at home. Thank you Alice xx"
— Jaimie, Scotland (Mum to Sophie 15, who has Autism)
“We started private sessions with Alice because my son was affected by some family conflicts we are going through. He needed to connect with himself and develop his own tools to help him manage the situation. He’s discovered that he has wings to fly and resources within himself to deal with his worries. Alice has become his ally and with her help, my son is learning that he has more inner strength than he thought he did.”
— Maite, Spain (Mum to Pablo, 8)
"I was excited about our daughter working with Alice!
Even though they were meeting online (as we live in two different countries) I knew they were going to understand one another. Little did I know that it would be so fast! The day after their first session my daughter woke up very upset. I asked if any of the exercises she'd done with Alice could help her, and left her to it. When I came back she was peaceful and smiling - she’d applied two of the tools, was completely transformed, and had a great day!"
— Bel, Switzerland (Mum to Lennie*, 9, who has ADHD)
*not their real name
"Carla started with Alice when she was 7 because she was struggling with lots of big emotions. As a family, we didn't know if a 7-year-old would be able to meditate! We needn’t have worried, because Alice has a special ability to create the environment, approach and connection that each child needs. Carla’s almost 10 now and her personal growth’s been huge: she can identify, voice and manage her fears; she has amazing emotional awareness; she thinks consciously and puts words to what she feels. Alice's sessions have given her so many invaluable tools for life."
— Olga, Spain (Mum to Carla, 10)
Packs are available online and in-person ( Barcelona, Spain and Fife, Scotland)
Prices start at 450€ / £379*
*discounts and payments plans are available for families who cannot afford this price, please email contact@alicechinn.com for more information
Your Mindful Toolkit Expert: Alice Chinn
You'll be working with me, Alice Chinn, certified kids meditation teacher, Connected Kids™ trainer, and founder of Meditation for Misfits. I’m all about supporting young people to go from surviving to thriving. I specialise in providing kids with mindful tools to support their mental health, especially those who don’t fit in!
Over the past 6 years, I've worked with young people facing struggles such as stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, low self-esteem. A lot of my young clients are neurodiverse.
Together we explore meditation as an invaluable tool to help self-regulate, process emotions, relax deeply and calm the mind. When co-creating ‘mindful toolkits’ with my clients, I draw on my own personal experience of overcoming chronic anxiety, insomnia and depression and create a safe, inclusive environment for kids and teens to thrive. As a Connected Kids™ trainer, I also train parents/carers and professionals how to meditate with kids.
I’ve seen time and time again how meditation acts as a bridge that connects individuals to their unique inner superpowers, fostering resilience, connection, and autonomy.
I present my own radio show Meditation for Misfits on community radio KindaSound, I’ve been interviewed
by Connected Kids™ founder Lorraine Murray, and you can download my signature 'I don't fit in' meditation for free here.
With a Psychology degree and experience in arts project management and as a (very alternative) English teacher, I bring a diverse skill set to my work.
I grew up wild and free in Scotland, but my adventurous spirit led me to put down roots in foreign lands as an adult. I’m currently based in a wee town near Barcelona. I’m most commonly found adventuring (barefoot) in nature ;)
FAQs
Isn’t it almost impossible to teach meditation to children!? I can’t even get mine to sit still while they eat dinner?!
Actually, I would say that it’s EASIER than teaching adults! Whereas adults get far more easily caught up in their (serious, overly rational) thoughts, kids have a far greater capacity to simply ‘be’ and embrace their innate imaginative, creative sides. These are fantastic gifts that can be nurtured and encouraged. Through sensory exploration, breathing games, and creative and collaborative visualisations, kids very quickly become fans of meditating. And us adults can learn a shedload from them to boot! Don't let your limiting beliefs hold you back from signing up to this course :)
What if my child is neurodiverse (for example adhd/autism/SEN)? I’m sceptical about being able to meditate with them.
Although we may think that neurodiverse kids can’t do something like meditate, my experience shows that kids that are 'wired' a bit differently reap great benefits from meditation (and really need it!). With the right approach, all young people can be supported to find ways to feel more grounded, balanced, calm and content. This is the magic of this bespoke course: with my guidance and support, you will find an approach and style to introducing meditation to your child that truly works for you, for them, and for your the wellbeing of your whole family. If you are also neurodiverse yourself, welcome to the club, me too ;)
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