Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning 8 Week Course for Teens

Help Your Teen Find Focus & Calm in a Busy World 🌿
Is your teen struggling to stay focused, manage stress, or find a sense of calm in today’s fast-paced world? This 8-week mindfulness course equips them with powerful tools to improve focus, regulate emotions, and handle stress with confidence.

Why Mindfulness?
Mindfulness isn’t just about sitting still—it’s about being present, aware, and in control of thoughts and emotions. Through guided practices, teens will learn how to:

✔ Improve focus & concentration for school and daily life
✔ Calm their emotions and reduce stress in challenging situations
✔ Respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively
✔ Build self-awareness & confidence for stronger decision-making

With simple, practical techniques, this course empowers teens to navigate life’s ups and downs with clarity, resilience, and a greater sense of well-being. 🌟

What Will Students Learn?
Each week introduces new mindfulness practices and strategies:

Weekly Mindfulness Curriculum

Week 1: Introduction to Mindfulness
Develop concentration and reduce stress.
Practice mindfulness of sounds, body, and breathing.
Explore emotions through interactive activities, including using a punching bag for emotional awareness.

Week 2: Mindful Pause learn response vs reaction & Compassion practice
Learn to pause and respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.
Practice mindful breathing with an anchor technique.
Explore heartfulness and sending kind thoughts to oneself and others.

Week 3: Mindfulness of Thoughts
Understand how to observe thoughts without judgment.
Use anchor words to manage distracting thoughts.
Practice counting the breath for focus and calmness.

Week 4: Mindful Eating, and Steady Attention with Anchor, Body Scan
Discover mindful eating practices to cultivate awareness and gratitude.
Learn to feel grounded and connected through full-body scan meditations.

Week 5: Mindfulness of Emotions
Recognize and name emotions to better understand and manage them.
Use anchor words to redirect attention to the present moment.
Learn the "Name it to Tame it" technique for emotional regulation.

Week 6- Gratitude and Savoring 
Discover the power of gratitude by shifting focus to the positive aspects of life. Learn to appreciate everyday moments, savor joyful experiences, and develop a mindset of thankfulness for greater emotional well-being.

Week 7: Mindfulness and the Brain, Mindful Movements, Mindful Walking
Discover how mindfulness affects the brain and improves emotional regulation.
Practice mindful walking and yoga movements for relaxation and focus.

Week 8: Mindfulness for Test-Taking & Review
Learn mindfulness strategies for managing stress during tests.
Review all techniques learned throughout the course.
Conclude with a guided mindfulness practice for the body and emotions.

This step-by-step program builds a solid foundation for teens to practice mindfulness, manage emotions, and navigate life’s challenges with calmness and confidence.

How Will They Learn?
Teens will engage in guided meditations, mindfulness lessons, and interactive activities, including mindful breathing and movement exercises.

Homework and Practice:
Each week, students will receive journal prompts and mindfulness exercises to practice at home. They’ll also complete weekly challenges to apply what they’ve learned.

Evaluating Progress:
At the end of the course, students will reflect on their progress, share their experiences, and recognize how mindfulness has improved their focus, emotional awareness, and overall well-being.

No Prior Experience Needed
This course is beginner-friendly and open to all teens interested in learning mindfulness.

Help your teen develop tools for a calmer, more focused, and resilient life. Enroll now and give them the gift of mindfulness!