On his new podcast “Mindful Matters,” alumnus Chris Griffin ’94 invited his old friend and fellow Middlesex graduate Doug Worthen ’96 to discuss the evolving role of mindfulness in education. As the Director of Mindfulness Programs at Middlesex, Worthen has developed and refined the School’s mindfulness curriculum, which is offered to the students, faculty, staff and parents of Middlesex. During his guest appearance on Griffen’s podcast, Worthen discusses the origins of the Middlesex mindfulness program and the myriad ways in which meditation can positively contribute to adolescent development.
Below is a description of the “Mindful Matters Podcast with Chris Griffin,” along with a link to the episode featuring Doug Worthen. Enjoy!
Mindful Matters is a podcast dedicated to educating, supporting and informing the public about the practice of mindfulness. Your host is Chris Griffin, LPC who conducts interviews and conversations with people at the forefront of the mindful movement including educators, wellness professionals and artists. Chris also explores essential concepts of mindfulness and its practice in solo episodes, which can help those who train others in mindfulness, or those who wish to begin and deepen their own practice