You are so important to them
You're the trusted mentor in children's lives, building close bonds that shape their growth. You're there, you care, you notice, and you help. You're an essential partner for kids and parents in their overall family journey.
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Did you know ...
77% of children and adolescents as young as 12 dislike their bodies, and 45% of kids say they are regularly bullied about how they look?
You could help change their outcome.
Our specialized programs help youth-based organizations create environments that foster positive body image and combat the harmful messaging that leads so many young people to struggle with self-perception.
Our training equips your staff with strategies to create inclusive, supportive communities, helping to prevent the psychological damage that often leads to disordered eating. This includes tools to support members holistically while knowing when and how to connect them with specialized care.
Mindfullness helps organizations with hearts full of love
We proudly provide in-person and virtual training to staff, leadership teams and parent groups.
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Club athletics
Athletes may be less likely to seek treatment for an eating disorder due to stigma, accessibility, and sport‐specific barriers.* Let's change that together.
Studios and gyms
Pursuit of "ideal" body types in dance and gymnastics can normalize restrictive behaviors. Your team can learn research-backed methods for prioritizing both performance and health.
Figure skating, ice dancing
In figure skating and dance, the drive for an “ideal” body can make harmful eating habits feel routine—even necessary. We equip teams with strategies to shift the focus from appearance to performance and well-being.
If you are part of a school's athletic department and interested in our services, please visit our School Services page.
Supporting your staff, members and parents
Parent engagement sessions
A Mindfullness presentation to parents:
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Helps parents understand eating disorder risk factors in their athletic children
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Equips families with strategies for promoting healthy body image at home
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Teaches parents to recognize early warning signs in their own children
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Provides guidance for supporting a child with disordered eating behaviors
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Develops communication strategies that foster trust between parents and young athletes
Mindfullness offers your family-centered athletic organization:
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Consultation for your nutrition messaging to create supportive food environments
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Protocols for your competitive programs, where eating disorders often go undetected
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Coaching approaches that help your staff reduce weight stigma in athletic settings
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Family-inclusive prevention strategies tailored to your organization's unique needs
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Parent education on balancing athletic performance with overall wellbeing
Types of training we offer
One-hour lunch session
An introduction to eating disorder awareness for youth sports staff.
Learn how to promote body-positive messaging in high-pressure athletic environments like dance, gymnastics, skating, and team sports.
Includes techniques for emphasizing performance over appearance and recognizing early warning signs in developing athletes.
Full-day training
Comprehensive mastery of creating athlete-centered youth sports cultures.
Expand your knowledge with hands-on implementation of nutrition messaging that fuels performance, specialized approaches for aesthetic sports (dance, gymnastics, figure skating, etc.), and team sports dynamics.
Includes developing support systems that balance competitive excellence with young athlete wellbeing.
Half-day workshop
Building on fundamentals, this workshop develops sport-specific strategies for fostering healthy relationships with food and body image.
Practice addressing uniforms, snack/meal times, and competitions without triggering body concerns.
Includes communication frameworks for collaborating with parents when concerns arise and establishing appropriate referral protocols.
Parent education session
An essential workshop for parents of young athletes navigating body-image pressures in youth sports.
Learn to recognize concerning behaviors, support healthy performance nutrition without diet culture messaging, and respond effectively to body comparisons common in competitive environments.
Includes strategies for communicating with coaches about concerns and accessing resources when needed.
No matter which option you choose, Mindfullness provides educational materials for your organization, as well as continued support as a referral partner.
Let's find the right education and training program for you
We're ready to help you increase your team's eating disorder education and improve young athletes' outcomes with the right intervention.
You can also contact us via email or phone.
Why partner with us?
The reality is sobering: 86% of students with eating disorders report onset before age 20, yet only 1 in 5 receive proper intervention during school years.
Your partnership with Mindfullness can change these statistics.
Our educational programs are designed by clinical experts who understand both eating disorders and the unique challenges of your educational environments.
When you work with us, you'll receive:
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Expertise: Programs developed by licensed clinicians specializing in eating disorder treatment and prevention that keep your staff on the cutting edge of best practices
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Customization: Training tailored to your organization's specific needs, challenges, and demographic considerations—because your community is unlike any other
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Sensitivity: Approaches that respect your members' privacy and reduce stigma, creating safer spaces for those who need support
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Inclusivity: Recognition that eating disorders affect children and adolescents of all genders, backgrounds, and body types in your diverse community
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Measurable Impact: Assessment tools to track your program's effectiveness and guide adjustments, helping you demonstrate the value of your prevention efforts
Mindfullness also specializes in body image concerns, creating individualized paths toward body neutrality and acceptance. Learn more about who we are.