Upcoming Events
LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP
Mindfulness On Your Terms:
Neurodiversity Mindfulness Workshop
Join us for a live 90 min interactive workshop to explore mindfulness in a neurodiversity-welcoming space.
Mindfulness On Your Terms
Whether your mind races, gets bored easily or needs to always be busy, it is possible to explore mindfulness in ways that can work for you. Neurodiversity mindfulness doesn’t just offer neurodivergent friendly options—it’s designed with neurodiversity in mind.
Participants in the workshop will learn:
1. What is neurodiversity mindfulness?
2. Why differently wired brains have distinct needs.
3. How to explore mindfulness based on what works for you.
4. Next steps for exploring mindfulness n your terms in your daily life.
All brains are welcome! This workshop is for everyone….people who identify as ADHD, autistic, dyslexic, highly sensitive, neurotypical and everything in between. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice this event is for you. Also all the mindfulness exercises will be optional and taught in a trauma-sensitive manner.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded others and discover mindfulness in ways that work for you!
If you are interested and/or would like more information please send me an email to kristaotcoach@gmail.com (or click below)
Mindfulness On Your Terms
- Mindfulness does not have be about sitting still or following rigid steps
- Neurodiversity mindfulness honours the natural diversity of human brains
Whether your mind races, gets bored easily or needs to always be busy, it is possible to explore mindfulness in ways that can work for you. Neurodiversity mindfulness doesn’t just offer neurodivergent friendly options—it’s designed with neurodiversity in mind.
Participants in the workshop will learn:
1. What is neurodiversity mindfulness?
2. Why differently wired brains have distinct needs.
3. How to explore mindfulness based on what works for you.
4. Next steps for exploring mindfulness n your terms in your daily life.
All brains are welcome! This workshop is for everyone….people who identify as ADHD, autistic, dyslexic, highly sensitive, neurotypical and everything in between. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice this event is for you. Also all the mindfulness exercises will be optional and taught in a trauma-sensitive manner.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded others and discover mindfulness in ways that work for you!
- Date: Sat Oct 25 2025
- Time: 10:30 am-12 pm MST
- Workshop structure: Interactive workshop, exploration of mindfulness tools, short meditation and Q&A.
- Online: will take place online using Zoom
- Investment Options: Supporter-$35. General-$25. Sliding Scale-$15.
- What's included: Workshop handout & access to workshop recording for 30 days
If you are interested and/or would like more information please send me an email to kristaotcoach@gmail.com (or click below)
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LIVE ONLINE COURSE
Creating Space for Your Neurodivergent Brain:
Neurodiversity Mindfulness
8 Week Live Online Course
Coming: January 2026!
By the end of this 8 week Neurodiversity Mindfulness course you will have been provided with information and tools for helping you to engage in regular mindfulness and self-compassion practices. The teachings will include variations you can explore to see what works best for you. Engaging in regular mindfulness practices can be a helpful way to create space for yourself in the midst of busy daily life!
This 8-week introductory course contains:
• Learning about the brain science of mindfulness & self-compassion practices and benefits
• Basic mindfulness meditation practices such as breath (and other anchors), body, emotions, thoughts & self-compassion
• Variations and tools for discovering what works for you
• Discussion time to ask questions
If you are interested and/or would like more information please send me an email to kristaotcoach@gmail.com (or click below)
By the end of this 8 week Neurodiversity Mindfulness course you will have been provided with information and tools for helping you to engage in regular mindfulness and self-compassion practices. The teachings will include variations you can explore to see what works best for you. Engaging in regular mindfulness practices can be a helpful way to create space for yourself in the midst of busy daily life!
This 8-week introductory course contains:
• Learning about the brain science of mindfulness & self-compassion practices and benefits
• Basic mindfulness meditation practices such as breath (and other anchors), body, emotions, thoughts & self-compassion
• Variations and tools for discovering what works for you
• Discussion time to ask questions
If you are interested and/or would like more information please send me an email to kristaotcoach@gmail.com (or click below)
1:1 Mindfulness & Self-compassion Coaching Sessions
For those of you looking for 1:1 support with exploring and discovering mindfulness and self-compassion practices that work for you!
ABOUT MY MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING:
I am a certified mindfulness teacher and I am passionate about teaching mindfulness in an inclusive, accessible and trauma-sensitive manner. I completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) led by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. This 'Mindfulness Teacher Certification' was awarded by Sounds True, the Awareness Training Institute, and the University of California at Berkley's Greater Good Science Center.
Additional mindfulness teacher training programs I have completed:
-The Complete Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Training-Part 1 & 2 (David Treleaven)
-Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training Course (Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer)
-Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma-Sensitive Practitioners ( (David Treleaven & Govinda Bader)
I am a certified mindfulness teacher and I am passionate about teaching mindfulness in an inclusive, accessible and trauma-sensitive manner. I completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) led by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. This 'Mindfulness Teacher Certification' was awarded by Sounds True, the Awareness Training Institute, and the University of California at Berkley's Greater Good Science Center.
Additional mindfulness teacher training programs I have completed:
-The Complete Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Training-Part 1 & 2 (David Treleaven)
-Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training Course (Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer)
-Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma-Sensitive Practitioners ( (David Treleaven & Govinda Bader)
Past Offerings:
Making Friends with Yourself: Intro to the RAIN of Self-compassion Meditation
Including variations to support the needs of adults who identify as ADHD/neurodivergent, highly sensitive, chronic pain/illness/disability & anyone else as well.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Facilitated by Krista Van Iderstine
DATES: Tues Sept 3-Tues Sept 24, 2024
TIMES: 5-6:15 pm MST
ONLINE: Using Zoom platform
FEES: Free* *Register if you can attend all 4 live sessions as this is part of my practicum (see below)
The RAIN of Self-compassion is an applied mindfulness practice that can be helpful for making friends with ourselves and our experiences (especially our challenging day-to-day experiences). During the classes you will learn about and explore some variations of this practice to discover what works best for you. This 4-session introduction to the RAIN practice can support you with taking steps towards cultivating more self-compassion in your daily life. Developing self-compassion is a powerful and life-long journey of shifting our relationship with ourself from being our own worst enemy, to becoming a kind and supportive friend that we can regularly call on.
**Please note that previous experience with basic mindfulness meditation practices is recommended for taking this course (such as having participated in some form of introduction to mindfulness class that included mindfulness of body, thoughts, and emotions).
This 4-week course contains:
DATES: Tues Sept 3-Tues Sept 24, 2024
TIMES: 5-6:15 pm MST
ONLINE: Using Zoom platform
FEES: Free* *Register if you can attend all 4 live sessions as this is part of my practicum (see below)
The RAIN of Self-compassion is an applied mindfulness practice that can be helpful for making friends with ourselves and our experiences (especially our challenging day-to-day experiences). During the classes you will learn about and explore some variations of this practice to discover what works best for you. This 4-session introduction to the RAIN practice can support you with taking steps towards cultivating more self-compassion in your daily life. Developing self-compassion is a powerful and life-long journey of shifting our relationship with ourself from being our own worst enemy, to becoming a kind and supportive friend that we can regularly call on.
**Please note that previous experience with basic mindfulness meditation practices is recommended for taking this course (such as having participated in some form of introduction to mindfulness class that included mindfulness of body, thoughts, and emotions).
This 4-week course contains:
- Short talks about different aspects of the RAIN of Self-compassion practice
- Variations and tools for discovering what works for you
- Discussion time to ask questions
- Handouts & links to recorded meditations will be provided
Creating Space For Yourself: Introduction to Mindfulness
Including variations to support the needs of adults who identify as ADHD/neurodivergent, highly sensitive, chronic pain/illness/disability & anyone else as well
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Facilitated by Krista Van Iderstine
DATES: Tues May 7-Tues Jun 11, 2024
FEES: Free* *Register if you can attend all 6 live sessions as this is part of my practicum (see below)
Mindfulness is a natural human capacity that can be increased through regular practice. Also, each person has unique individual differences, and can benefit from discovering what works for them for engaging in mindfulness in meaningful ways. Mindfulness can help us to get to know ourselves better and respond to ourselves with more kindness and care.
By the end of this 6 part introduction to mindfulness class you will have been provided with information and tools for helping you to engage in regular mindfulness and self-compassion practices. The teachings will include variations you can explore to see what works best for you. Engaging in regular mindfulness practices can be a helpful way to create space for yourself in the midst of busy daily life!
This 6-week introductory course contains:
• Short talks on mindfulness & self-compassion practices
• Basic mindfulness meditation practices such as breath (and other anchors), body, emotions, thoughts & self-compassion
• Variations and tools for discovering what works for you
• Discussion time to ask questions
Including variations to support the needs of adults who identify as ADHD/neurodivergent, highly sensitive, chronic pain/illness/disability & anyone else as well
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Facilitated by Krista Van Iderstine
DATES: Tues May 7-Tues Jun 11, 2024
FEES: Free* *Register if you can attend all 6 live sessions as this is part of my practicum (see below)
Mindfulness is a natural human capacity that can be increased through regular practice. Also, each person has unique individual differences, and can benefit from discovering what works for them for engaging in mindfulness in meaningful ways. Mindfulness can help us to get to know ourselves better and respond to ourselves with more kindness and care.
By the end of this 6 part introduction to mindfulness class you will have been provided with information and tools for helping you to engage in regular mindfulness and self-compassion practices. The teachings will include variations you can explore to see what works best for you. Engaging in regular mindfulness practices can be a helpful way to create space for yourself in the midst of busy daily life!
This 6-week introductory course contains:
• Short talks on mindfulness & self-compassion practices
• Basic mindfulness meditation practices such as breath (and other anchors), body, emotions, thoughts & self-compassion
• Variations and tools for discovering what works for you
• Discussion time to ask questions