For FamiliesMindfulness for Families
It is time for some self-care. Listen to these specially created Mindfulness tracks for parents while in hospital and when you transition home.
Mindfulness and Meditation
This series of mindfulness tracks have been created for parents with a baby in the neonatal unit. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed and feel high levels of stress and anxiety when you have a baby in the NICU or SCN, but through mindfulness techniques, you may be able to alleviate some of these stresses, even for just a few moments.
Let your body and mind relax, and refocus. It is important to look after you, to take a deep breath, to focus on the now and to be kind to yourself. Our greatest hope is that these tracks created especially for parents and carers can support you to gain some calm, clarity and care so you can continue to support your baby and family..
The LLTF team identifies and delivers targeted products and services to help reduce the very real issues that affect families:
Intro to Mindfulness in the NICU/SCN
Through mindfulness, we hope to alleviate some of the stresses of NICU/SCN life, even for just a few moments.
Self-Compassion Meditation to yourself
This track is about practicing self-compassion for yourself during this difficult time of mixed emotions.
Mindfulness for cuddles or touch when baby is in the isolette or cot
Whether it’s skin-to-skin or you can only touch baby through the isolette, this track is for you.
Mindfulness while feeding your baby
This mindfulness track is for parents in the Neonatal Unit whilst they are feeding their baby.
Mindfulness whilst cot side
This mindfulness track is for parents sitting cotside with their baby in the Neonatal Unit.
Rest and sleep practice
This track is a rest and sleep practice for parents with a baby in the Neonatal Unit.
Introducing Anne Love
Anne is the Director of Mindful Moments Australia and together with the team at LLTF has created our suite of mindfulness tracks for families with a premature or sick baby currently in the Neonatal Unit.
Anne is a dedicated mindfulness and meditation practitioner and teacher. She has a Master of Education, Bachelor of Management (HRM) and Diploma of Mindfulness and Compassion Teaching. She is registered with Meditation Association of Australia.
Anne partners with schools, universities, corporates and community organisations to deliver mindfulness services. You can email Anne here annelove@mindfulmoment.com.au
Services Spotlight
Family Assistance Program
Having a baby in hospital long term, or being located far away from home, can mean that parents are not only dealing with the stress of caring for their baby, but are also having to manage the financial pressures associated with this. Through our Financial Assistance Program we can assist with expenses so parents get to spend more precious time with their baby.
Hospital staff can apply for a Financial Assistance package on behalf of families so they can receive a $100 voucher to spend on fuel, groceries or accommodation. Please note families must meet the criteria to access this service.
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