Building resilience… one breath at a time
The teen years can be a stressful and tumultuous time. Impulsivity is high amid frequent emotional ups and downs. Depression, anxiety, focus and attention are common. Meanwhile, experimentation with drugs and alcohol can also begin. Mindfulness can help teens cope.
Mindfulness for Teens teaches skills and practices to enhance awareness, regulate emotions, and improve attention. This nine-week group program will teach teens how to manage difficult feelings, grow in self-acceptance, and improve their overall well-being. Don’t forget, the young brain and heart has the power to bounce back quickly.
Clinical research has demonstrated numerous mental health benefits to practising mindfulness. Studies show mindfulness helps youth manage stress, anxiety, low moods and improves their social and emotional skills. It has also been found to help with attention issues and executive function.
Participants will learn
• Techniques to improve attention and concentration
• Practices to cope with stress and anxiety
• Skills to enhance mood, emotion regulation and self-esteem
• Ways to increase feelings of calm, relaxation, and self-acceptance
Who should attend
Youth aged 15 to 18 who experience difficulties with mood, stress and/or anxiety. The group will be limited to 15 participants to ensure everyone receives the attention they require. Participants should have a primary care physician and/or a therapist for ongoing support as required.
Timing
Tuesday Evenings.
Orientation & Interview: October 4, 2016 | 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Sessions: October 11 - December 6, 2016 | 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location
The Centre for Mindfulness Studies
Gabriela Room, 180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Facilitators
Eva Hahler PhD, C. Pysch & Elaine Smookler B.Mus. RP
Registration
Please register at least one week in advance of the course/workshop date you wish to attend. Registration is limited. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Fee: $675 (includes handouts and guided meditation download or CD)
As a registered charity, we do not charge HST. When you support us, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more, please see our Community Program.
- A valid OHIP card is required and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session. If you do not have a valid OHIP card, please contact us before registering.
- All participants must be free of substance misuse.
- If you have third-party insurance, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers (e.g. Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Naturopath) and that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question (sometimes there are restrictions on the particular services covered by a given health profession). Please check the profession of the non-physician faculty for this program (see above), and confirm that profession is covered by your insurance and that the program is not an excluded service for that profession. Insurance receipts will be issued during the final session of the program.