Mastering Mindfulness Through Narratives with Dimity Powell
Presentation Dimity Powell | Moderator: Priyanka Shahra
The terms ‘mindfulness and resilience’ have acquired an almost hackneyed significance when referring to the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people yet are vital to the healthful growth of our societies. Discover how to instil care and compassion in children through the use of creative narrative fiction and non-fiction.
Dimity Powell (Australia)
Dimity Powell, an award-winning children's author, immerses every spare moment in words. As the Managing Editor for Kids' Book Review, she exclusively writes and reviews for children. With over 30 published stories, including Pippa and The Troublesome Twins (2023), award-winning At the End of Holyrood Lane (2018), and critically acclaimed, The Fix-It Man (2017), Dimity embraces the transformative power of reading and storytelling. Explore her work at www.dimitypowell.com
Moderator Priyanka Shahra (Singapore)
Priyanka, a social entrepreneur, founded social enterprises One With Earth, Swapaholic, and DinoStaury, advocating for social and environmental consciousness in fashion, education and lifestyle. She serves as a board member and educator across non-profit initiatives supporting community welfare. Her passionate work in the realm of sustainable living has provided her the opportunities to speak at institutions, corporates, and initiatives, including TEDx.
Under DinoStaury, Priyanka has authored and curated numerous children's books, meticulously crafted to nurture conscious, mindful children and, consequently, communities. Her profound belief in the transformative power of storytelling has inspired enrichment workshops tailored for children aged 2 to 12. These sessions are designed to seamlessly integrate value-based messages into daily life through impactful storytelling and hands-on activities that reinforce the message.
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