Mindful schools pave the way for the next generation.

Children learn from the adults around them, so when we give adults tools to handle anxiety, stress and difficult emotions, they pass those tools along to the children in their lives. 

Mindfulness that supports the whole learning experience

Imagine a school where teachers, counselors, and staff prioritize their own well-being—creating a calm, supportive environment for students. Mindfulness training helps educators reduce stress, improve focus, and support students' emotional regulation.

Community Mindfulness Project partners with K-12 schools and colleges in Fairfield County to bring trauma-sensitive, science-backed mindfulness programs to those who need it most. In Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Stamford, we’ve collaborated with 23 public schools, libraries, and nonprofits—reaching nearly 4,500 people through 600 programs in just one year.

Educators who practice mindfulness feel better, teach better, and support students more effectively. Join us in making mindfulness a tool for all.

For Staff

For Counselors

For Teachers

Small mindfulness habits create big transformations.

Just ask Alex and Lynn.

Alex at Housatonic Community College and Lynn at Bridgeport Public Schools are two examples of amazing adults who show their students what it means to stay calm and focused, even when things are tough. Over the years they have each partnered with us to help bring mindfulness into schools.

  • “This is the wave of the future, meditation and mindfulness integrated into the classroom and curricula. It’s happening.”

     — District Administrator, Bridgeport Public Schools

  • "I loved hearing about how parts of the brain work together when we are having an emotional reaction ."

    - Teacher, Bridgeport Public Schools

  • “At first I felt like mindfulness was unnecessary and I would have rather gone home early! But once in the workshop, it was run so well and I found the practices different from the run of the mill mindfulness practices I've had before. I really enjoyed the practice and was emotionally moved by a couple of them. Thank you so much!”

    – Counselor, Norwalk Public Schools

  • “I’m 66 and my son is turning 50. I had him when I was in high school, and was a single mom for 10 years. I knew I had to make something of myself, so I went to college, and worked my way up in education, to be here now. The past week has been revelatory as I put into practice what I learned in the first session. I realized I don’t think I’ve breathed since I was 16 years old. Not one breath just for myself. I’m always doing. For the past week I’ve been stopping and taking a breath, and I can’t believe what ti feels like. I want to cry I’m so moved by this change."

    - K-8 Principal, Bridgeport Public Schools

Sessions & Workshops for Schools are:

Inclusive, trauma-informed & open to anyone. 

Appropriate for people with any level of experience, including first-timers.

Secular and science-based with guided facilitators certified and rooted in multiple trainings.

Accessible in English and Spanish with transcripts available to those with hearing impairment.

Your questions, answered.

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Will you grow our work to train more adults in schools to resource themselves and better support our kids?

In Fairfield County, access to mental well-being isn’t available to everyone. Your support helps bridge the gap—ensuring everyone has the tools to heal, connect, and thrive. It’s a simple yet powerful investment in community well-being.