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Transform Your Life with Mindfulness.
Empowerment through mindfulness. Growth through reflection. Positivity through practice.
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Mindfulness Practices
At Cultivating Mindfulness, we are dedicated to creating transformative spaces for individuals of all ages. Our mission is to empower people through mindfulness practices that enhance self-awareness and emotional well-being.
We focus on cultivating mindfulness practices that can transform your daily life. Our programs emphasize self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience to help you thrive.
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My Mission
Professional Experience:
Jessica McLain, M.Ed., is an experienced educator, speaker, and mindfulness advocate with over 20 years of expertise in education, youth development, social-emotional learning (SEL), and professional development. Rooted in equity and well-being, Jessica founded Cultivating Mindfulness to provide accessible, research-informed tools for self-reflection, emotional regulation, and intentional living.
Her mission is to empower and inspire individuals of all ages to live authentically, foster inner peace, and create meaningful change.
"My mission is to empower and inspire my clients, of all ages, to live a life that is authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their values. I believe that everyone has the potential to create positive change in their lives, and I am here to support you on your journey towards personal growth and transformation."
My Training Philosophy + Services Overview
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them identify their strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and develop practical strategies for achieving their goals.
At the heart of my training practice is a belief that meaningful transformation begins with self-awareness. My approach is grounded in positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, offering clients practical tools to navigate life with intention, clarity, and compassion. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients of all ages feel safe to grow.
My Services:
I offer a range of professional development and training services, including one-on-one accountability coaching sessions, group sessions, workshops, and online courses. My areas of expertise include positive psychology, emotional regulation, stress management, personal strength discovery, goal setting, and personal development. Whether you're a student seeking to manage stress, an adult looking to enhance focus and calm in daily life, or an educator aiming to create a mindful classroom environment, our tailored programs provide practical tools and techniques for integrating mindfulness into your routine.
Contact me today to learn more about how I can help you achieve your goals.
Research studies on mindfulness and sel
- SS GRIN: The acceptability and efficacy of an intelligent social tutoring system (Computers in Education)
- Zoo U: A Stealth Approach to Social Skills Assessment in Schools (Advances in Human-Computer Interaction)
- Hall of Heroes: A Digital Game for Social Skills Training with Young Adolescents (International Journal of Computer Games Technology)
- Enhancing Children’s Social Emotional Functioning Through Virtual Game-Based Delivery of Social Skills Training (Journal of Child and Family Studies)
- Toward effective game-based social skills tutoring for children: an evaluation of a social adventure game (ResearchGate)
General Social and Emotional Research Studies
- Early Social-Emotional Functioning and Public Health: The Relationship Between Kindergarten Social Competence and Future Wellness (American Journal of Public Health)
- The Impact of Enhancing Students’ Social and Emotional Learning: A Meta-Analysis of School-Based Universal Interventions (Child Development)
- Ready To Be Counted: The Research Case for Education Policy Action on Non-Cognitive Skills (Transforming Education)