WHAT TEENS SAY ABOUT THE COURSE
“It has allowed me to understand I can control my stress and it has given me the tools to do so. It has impacted my life hugely and I can now deal with things better at school and home."
MINDFUL TEENS 2018 PARTICIPANT
WHAT TEENS SAY ABOUT THE COURSE
“This course has helped me deal with all the stresses and worries I have in my life.”
MINDFUL TEENS 2018 PARTICIPANT
MINDFUL TEENS
An evidence based program, teaching teens aged 13 -18 simple yet effective skills to relieve the pressures of teenage life - improving focus and resilience; and reducing: anxiety, emotional reactivity, feelings of overwhelm, volatility, depressive relapse and the impact of living with chronic ill health or chronic pain.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Who Can Participate?
Teenagers aged 13-18 who are having difficulty managing stress in any aspect of their lives including stress related to school, home, relationships, medical conditions and mental health conditions (such as depression or anxiety).
What to Expect
MBSR-T takes a full mind body approach, focusing on the whole person, in a supportive group setting, with a highly-experienced teacher. Participants will engage in activities to:
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Explore stress and the role stress has in life
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Allow for foundational mindfulness development
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Focus on building social skills, communication, and relationship development
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Improve emotion regulation and experience situations with less emotional reactivity
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Learn effective strategies for making better choices
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Increase kindness and compassion for self and others
This will be facilitated through exploration of:
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Mindful movement exercises
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Mindful meditation practices to encourage relaxation and awareness
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Self-reflection through journaling, worksheets, group activities and discussion
WHERE ARE MINDFUL TEENS COURSES HELD?
PUBLIC MINDFUL TEENS COURSE
Mindful Teens Public 8 Week Courses are held each school term in Palmyra.
Days and Dates Advertised Each Term
Early Bird $295
Standard $345
Discounts for Concession Card Holders
MINDFUL TEENS IN SCHOOLS
The Mindful Teens 8 Week Course can be offered in your school, with each class running for 50 minutes,. The timing can be shortened to accommodate your schools standard class period.
Please be in touch if you would like to find out how to bring the Mindful Teens Course into your school.
MINDFUL TEENS ONLINE
The Mindful Teens Online Public 8 Week Course
4.30pm to 5.45pm.
Early Bird $225
Standard $295
Discounts for Concession Card Holders
Please be in touch if you are interested in this option.