Hi, I'm Olivia Smith, the creator of Mindful Mates.
I conceptualised and created Mindful Mates in 2022, with the mission to support children in their understanding, regulation, and expression of their feelings in a healthy and empathetic way.
As an educator, and former child, I know the significance of developing healthy and effective coping strategies to deal with complex or difficult emotions.
Disclaimer
The information and content on Mindful Mates is intended to provide mindful strategies that can help us manage general feelings of sadness, worry and anger.
Mindful Mates is not a substitute for seeking medical or professional help in a wellbeing or mental health crisis. Please seek help from a trusted adult or a professional help service if you are distressed or in an emergency situation.
What you share with the Mates is private and will only be seen by you. Mindful Mates does not save, store or collect any user input. All user activity is anonymous and confidential.
The Mate's would love your help!
You can help the Mates by sharing your feedback about the Mindful Mates website and resources.
To do this you can click on the right Google Forms link for you below, read the questions and answer by checking the boxes or writing a short response.
Your privacy is important, so all information collected is anonymous.
Your feedback will be very valuable in improving Mindful Mates for everyone.
If you are unsure, please ask a trusted adult or family member for help.
Questions?
How do I talk to the Mates?
On the homepage, choose a mate to go on a mindful journey with.
The Mate might ask you to write a response, or select an option button.
Your privacy is important, so your conversations are just between you and your Mate, it is not shared or saved.
What do I do on Mindful Mates?
On Mindful Mates you can go on a mindfulness journey with our mates, and practice strategies that can help you manage your emotions.
The Mates have lots of stories, videos and activities to share with you.
To explore the different features, go to the 'Features' page in the menu.
How can I use Mindful Mates for teaching and learning?
Mindful Mates can be used alone or together.
We can use Mindful Mates together to discuss important mental health and wellbeing topics, and practice different emotional regulation strategies.
Olivia and the Mates are getting ready to share fun teaching and learning resources for everyone.
Who is Mindful Mates for?
Everybody is welcome to use Mindful Mates!
Mindful Mates is for children and adults, or simply put, anyone who would like a mate to guide them through complex feelings and situations using mindfulness.
We all experience emotions and feelings, the good ones and the not so good ones, so let's help each other through it.
