Introduction to Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices

As part of the Healthy Ireland At Your Library initiative, Limerick Central Library is delighted to be able to provide this free introductory workshop on mindfulness and self-compassion practices with Louise Shanagher.

This event has ended but if you missed it don't worry because you can rewatch it here for a period of one week.

About the host

Louise Shanagher is a children’s therapist, mindfulness teacher and trainer. Louise has a BA and MSc in Psychology and further qualifications in Play Therapy and Mindfulness. She is the creator of the “Creative Mindfulness Kids” method and has trained hundreds of people to be children's mindfulness teachers. She is the author of six books: The "Mindfully Me" series, Ireland's first series of mindfulness books for children and the “Kindfully Me” series and the co author of Ireland's first mindfulness curriculum the "Mindful Heart" curriculum. Louise is passionate about promoting positive mental health for children and young people. She believes that all children should get the opportunity to learn how to practice mindfulness and self compassion and believes that these practices will help children lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.

About Healthy Ireland At Your Library

Healthy Ireland, a Government-led initiative, is the national strategy to improve health and wellbeing, placing a focus on prevention, individual awareness and keeping people healthy for longer. Public libraries are currently delivering the nationwide Healthy Ireland at Your Library programme that establishes libraries as a valuable source within the community for health information. Funding granted by Healthy Ireland has enhanced health and wellbeing book collections (digital and hardcopy), and provided for staff training, events, and promotion.