A Mindfulness-Based Course for Teens
Course Description
Many teens are challenged with increasing demands they face each day, and risk of exhaustion, depression and anxiety in youth is on the rise. Mindfulness can help.
In this course, participants will learn healthy ways to approach challenges. Participants will explore mindfulness through a variety of experiential exercises. This will help them to develop greater present-moment awareness and the ability to respond with self-compassion rather than automatically react to the stressors in their lives.
Get ready to be R e v i v e d!
The course is based on Awakening Joy as developed by James Baraz and facilitated by a certified teacher. There are 10 themes that will be explored:
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Inclining the Mind Toward Joy
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Mindfulness: Being Present in your Life
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Grateful Heart, Joyful Heart
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Finding Joy in Difficult Times
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The Bliss of Blamelessness (Integrity)
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The Joy of Letting Go
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The Sweetness of Loving Ourselves
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The Joy of Loving Others
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Compassion
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The Joy of Simply Being
What you will learn:
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Learn the science behind real happiness
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Not a feel-good program, but a feel-everything program
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Build healthier habits and beliefs through powerful awareness practices
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Be a part of a community through practice partners
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Develop a solid mindfulness practice
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Learn to reduce stress and increase wellbeing
Course Details:
For ages: 12-17 years old
Dates: Every other Sunday
Starting Jan 26 to May 31, 2020
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Location: 1762 Fowler Street (at Valerie's House)
Course Fee: The fee of $90-$150 is priced on a sliding scale. Please pay at the highest amount on the sliding scale that you can afford. This allows others that need to pay less to attend.