This one-time class is designed to introduce the concept of compassion to 11-14 year-olds, to help them understand what happens when they are angry, and to provide them self-compassion tools they can use to reduce their anger. For the purposes of the class, an act of compassion is defined as doing something that helps someone feel better. So to be truly compassionate, it is important to recognize when someone or something else is hurting, including yourself. 

To get started, the teacher will invite the students to tell true (and appropriate) stories about when they have been hurt, physically and/or emotionally, and invite them to say who helped reduce their suffering. To help build their confidence, students will also be encouraged to recognize when they have reduced the suffering of someone or something else. From that point, the class will transition to talking about anger, defined here as a negative reaction when something doesn't go our way. Again, students will be invited to share their experiences, including how someone may have helped them when they were angry. For more context, the instructor will explain what happens in our brains when we are angry. Finally, the instructor will introduce strategies students can use to reduce the hurt they experience when they are angry, defining such actions as a form of self-compassion.

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A NOTE ABOUT THE COST OF THIS CLASS:

I know the price of my classes is higher than many others on Outschool. As an experienced and talented educator, I believe I'm worth this amount and invite you to look at my reviews. That said, I don't want any family to be priced out of what I offer. Whatever your financial situation, if you're interested in one or more of my classes, please reach out and let me know what you can afford. I can provide coupons, refunds, and/or reductions, and am confident we can find an equitable rate that works for you and me.