Projects Overview
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- Equip caregivers with young children feasible in-the-moment techniques and tools to support their regulation of stress (e.g., breathing exercises). Practices learned include: mindfulness of breath, body, thoughts and emotions as well as practices related to loving-kindness toward self and others.
- Cultivate greater emotional awareness of self and others within interpersonal relationships (e.g., caregiver-child) and attunement to their own needs and well-being.
- Delivered in a group format to cultivate a greater sense of social support for participating caregivers.
Minoritized Parents’ Reflective Capacities Study
A correlational study to examine the preventative value and relevance of parents’ reflective capacities (mindfulness, self-compassion, reflective functioning) in the family processes of racially/ethnically minoritized parents. Data collection for this study has concluded, but data analysis is ongoing to disseminate findings via manuscripts and conference presentations.
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Cultivating Intentional Mindful Educators (CHIME) Program
CHIME is an 8-week mindfulness-based program that promotes greater emotional well-being among teachers and educators. Funded by the USC Center for School Behavioral Health, data is collected from early childhood educators (ECEs) to assess the need for the CHIME program in South Carolina.
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CHIME+ Families Intervention
A correlational study to examine the preventative value and relevance of parents’ reflective capacities (mindfulness, self-compassion, reflective functioning) in the family processes of racially/ethnically minoritized parents. Data collection for this study has concluded, but data analysis is ongoing to disseminate findings via manuscripts and conference presentations.
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A scoping review of the Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P) Intervention
COS-P has been widely implemented, but research evidence has lagged. Using an implementation science framework, RE-AIM, a scoping review is conducted to understand the impacts of COS-P on families and the limitations to the program’s effectiveness and reach across contexts and populations.
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Caregivers
Parents
Emotional well-being
Self-Regulation
Attunement
Projects Overview
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- Equip caregivers with young children feasible in-the-moment techniques and tools to support their regulation of stress (e.g., breathing exercises). Practices learned include: mindfulness of breath, body, thoughts and emotions as well as practices related to loving-kindness toward self and others.
- Cultivate greater emotional awareness of self and others within interpersonal relationships (e.g., caregiver-child) and attunement to their own needs and well-being.
- Delivered in a group format to cultivate a greater sense of social support for participating caregivers.
SocioEmotional Learning
Collaborative CASEL Wheel
CHIME/CHIME+ sessions support the core competencies of social emotional learning (SEL) developed by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). CASEL has engaged in many reviews of evidence- based strategies that can effectively promote adults and students (children) SEL.
SEL is promoted by focusing on five SEL competencies: self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision- making, self-management and relationship skills (CASEL, 2017).
Mental Health
Developmental Psychology
Parenting
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ABOUT
CHIME Program
This program was specifically developed for early childhood professionals to promote their health and well-being.
Early Childhood Educators
Teachers
Emotional well-being
Self-Regulation
Responsiveness
Goals & Objectives of CHIME/CHIME+
Enhance Family Dynamics
Improve communication, empathy, and mutual understanding among family members to foster a nurturing and supportive environment.
Build Emotional Resilience
Equip families with tools to manage stress, conflicts, and daily challenges, enhancing resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
Promote Mental Health
Address the mental health needs of individuals and the family unit, fostering open discussions about mental well-being and reducing stigma.