Melanated Mindfulness
We are taking a break from 6-week courses for the summer and will still offer our drop-in classes. We encourage you to spend time outdoors taking in the fresh air and sunshine! If you would like to be notified about future courses, please email us at mindfulness@seattlechildrens.org.
In our Black community courses, we create a safe space to connect with yourself and others while learning, growing and sharing your wisdom in community.
Mindfulness in Real Life: Six-Week Online Community Gathering
A free online course created especially for the Black community focused on dealing with life’s realities and celebrating daily joys while building community with parents and caregivers of kids of all ages and abilities.
Registration required
Fall dates and times for this course are being determined. For any questions, email us at mindfulness@seattlechildrens.org.
Melanated Moments of Mindfulness: Six-Week Online Community Gathering
A free online course created especially for the Black community focused on dealing with life’s realities and celebrating daily joys while building community with parents and caregivers of kids from birth to age 5.
Registration required
Dates and times for this course are being determined. For any questions, email us at mindfulness@seattlechildrens.org.
Our Team of Facilitators
Dr. Ella McRae
Ella is a mom, aunt, and sister who loves sharing the power of the Pause with others. She is a proud South Seattle Native and Garfield High School Graduate. Dr. McRae attended Washington State University for both her undergraduate and doctorate degrees. At W.S.U. she became a member of AKA as well as graduating Veterinary School with honors and as one of the youngest graduates at the age of 23. Dr. McRae practiced small and exotic veterinary medicine in New Jersey and Maryland, before her path took her to do humanitarian work in West Africa. Dr. McRae lived over 10 years in Ghana doing grassroot community service, education, and Full Circle Doula care and began her journey in Mindfulness practice. Embracing and Celebrating the Power of the Pause and Being Present in the moment allows her to be compassionate and full of love even through difficult times. She can often heard saying “I just love people!” Ella is passionate about helping people, building community, and celebrating life. She is a board member of FHIA , Black Farmers Collective and WSCACL.
Dominique Smith
Dominique Smith is a wife, mother of three, educator and mindfulness facilitator. She started her mindfulness journey in 2020 when the pandemic began. “Mindfulness can help to reduce my stress and improve moods. I have learned to practice mindfulness in my daily life as well as my children.”