Blog Posts
Live on WICC: Melissa in the Morning interview's Community Mindfulness Project ED, Ella Crivello (2024)
What does mindfulness have to do with public schools, chronic illness, and even Alzheimer’s prevention? CMP Executive Director Ella Crivello breaks it down on Melissa in the Morning. Listen in as she shares how Community Mindfulness Project is expanding access to mental health tools across Connecticut—and why now is the time to give.
A list that gives back TO YOU❣️
This season, skip the stress and add something meaningful to your list. From quick gratitude practices to deeper mindfulness tools (and even gift ideas!), we’ve got resources to support your peace and presence through the holidays.
Jan-Sept 2024 - CMP Year of Impact Sneak Peek 👀
A sneak peek inside Community Mindfulness Project’s 2024 impact report!
Why so serious?
My practice changed dramatically when I let go of the “rules,” and stopped treating meditation like something I had to "win at." So I began to practice with a sense of play...
Engaging with a sense of lightness
Being willing to experiment and try new approaches
Not seeing the practice as “work” or a task to be checked off a list.
Inside Out 2's Lessons in Mindfulness 🍿
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 reminds us how powerful emotional awareness can be. Mindfulness helps kids (and let’s be honest, adults too!) recognize feelings like anxiety with compassion, curiosity, and care.
