Aviva has been practicing mindfulness meditation for over thirty years. She has taught mindfulness meditation to adolescents in the school setting and through the Program on Integrative Medicine. Aviva is passionate about helping young people connect with their inner strength and well-being and connect with each other. Aviva is a school social worker and licensed clinical social worker and has worked with middle school students for over fifteen years. She is trained in facilitating community building and restorative circles. She has participated in mindful self-compassion, mindfulness-based stress reduction and focusing workshops. (She is a lifelong animal lover and believes strongly in the healing power of the human and animal bond).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"