Messes
Mindful
Creating Something Beautiful Out of the Messiness of Family Life
Helping families with big feeling kids create calm and connection through creativity, mindfulness, and sensory-friendly practices.
What makes Mindful Messes Different?
→ Process Art, Not Perfection
We focus on the journey, not the outcome - encouraging creativity without the pressure to perform
→ Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Woven into Every Session
Simple strategies to help kids (and their grown-ups!) slow down, get present, and act with intention
→ Sensory-Friendly and Adaptive
Spaces and materials are designed to support All participants in accessing the activities in the ways that make the most sense to them, in that moment
→ Warm & Responsive Caregiving Approaches
We model techniques to help you connect with your child and support their emotional development in ways that make the most sense to your family’s needs
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re looking for an in-person event, ways to get started at home, or consultation for your organization, we’ve got you covered!
Why hello!
I’m so glad you’re here!
Mindful Messes grew out of a need I saw with many families, including my own. Traditional art classes and Mommy & Me groups simply don’t cut it for some of our kids.
Built on the foundation of increasing accessibility and normalizing accommodations, the Mindful Messes approach is to empower families through the creativity, mindfulness, and play that is responsive to their families unique needs.
some of our workshop & presentation partnerships
Life can be messy.
Let’s make something beautiful out of it.
Because the best memories come from the messy parts.
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Our Mindful Messes groups are designed to meet the needs of kids and their grown-ups through play, art and emotional regulation activities. You’ll have a blast creating side-by-side, while practicing some essential social emotional skills.
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We offer multiple-session, art-based groups for moms and other caregiver, as well as stand-only Meet-Up and & Create sessions. No art experience is needed, just your curiosity and presence!
We also offer parent coaching sessions to help you tap into your intuition and explore creative ways to respond to your family’s unique challenges and needs.
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No! If you’re looking for art therapy or counseling and you’re in New Jersey, check out my counseling services at jenniferlawrencearttherapy.com
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We’ve got you! Check out our “At Home Resources” here.
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Amazing! We offer professional development, consultation and curriculum development to organizations that support kids and their grown-ups. We may also be able to do a Mindful Messes group directly with your families. Let us bring the Mindful Messes approach to you!
creating calm and connection
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one mess at a time
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creating calm and connection * one mess at a time *
Looking for art and play therapy, or counseling?
You can find all the info about our counseling services here - jenniferlawrencearttherapy.com