Mindfulness for Adolescents in School
An 8-week program to help adolescents reduce anxiety and stress, handle difficult emotions, increase ability to focus and concentrate.
This program is specifically designed for adolescents (G7 to G12), using relevant real-life examples so that they can connect with the learning and implement it into their daily lives.
Topics of the 16 sessions:
- Emotions & Listening
- Response vs Reaction, & Breathing
- Heartfulness
- Thoughts
- Counting our breath
- Pleasant / Unpleasant
- Eating mindfully
- Connection to others
- Past, Present, Future
- Body Scan
- Savouring the good
- Judgments, Being conscious of the body
- Walking mindfully
- Helping ourselves first
- Be, & being conscious of our emotions
- Gratitude & Appreciation
What we do in each session
Except the 1st class where I introduce the program, each session is set as follows:
- Ring the chime and 1 to 2 min of mindful breathing
- I introduce what we’ll learn in that session, including some questions for them to answer
- Practice time
- Time to share what they noticed
- Questions (if any)
- Conclusion of what we just learned
- Invite them to practice for next session, in a different setting than the classroom
- Ring the chime + 3 mindful breaths
At the end of the class, they will be invited to think a bit deeper on the session or why we practice mindfulness – they will do this with the teacher at their own pace. A document with reflection questions will be provided for this purpose.
What teens say:
It helped me in situations where I was going to basically "pull everyone down", then I relaxed, then I breathed and then I thought about my (anchor) point ... and then I apply it at home.
Mindfulness helped me a lot to not stress as much especially when I had tests and quizzes on the same day, so it helped me relax. I used to do it a bit before but since we started the program I have done it a bit more at home and with my family.
I enjoyed doing these sessions of mindfulness. I often find myself, even at home, just breathe sometimes when I'm frustrated or sad.
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Program Details
This is a 16-session program. Each interactive session is 10-15 minutes long.
All programs include:
- 1 chime for the class
- 1 letter for parents
- 1 letter for teachers
- 1 Mindfulness guide for teachers
- 1 PDF Student handout with reflection questions
- 1 Pre and post program evaluation forms
Delivery Options
This program can be delivered live virtually via zoom anywhere in the world – or through pre-recorded online learning via Podia. (The program and content are the same.)
Pre-recorded Online Learning Only
- Access to 16-session video program on Podia for a school year
- $225 +GST per classroom per year
This version has the most flexibility – teachers can follow the program at their own pace throughout the year.
Individual live sessions are available for $50 +GST each.
Mixed: Half Live + Pre-recorded
- 8 live virtual Zoom sessions with Laure
- Access to 16-session video program on Podia for a full year
- $500 +GST per classroom per year
This version allows some flexibility for teachers while also giving students a chance to meet Laure and ask questions.
Additional individual live sessions are available for $50 +GST each.
Note: I only have 12 spots per trimester for live virtual programs. These spaces tend to fill quickly, so if you are interested in having a live virtual program at your school, contact me sooner rather than later.
Live Virtual Program with Laure
- 16 live virtual Zoom sessions with Laure
- Access to 16-session video program on Podia for a school year
- Cost: $800 +GST per classroom per year
Note: I only have 12 spots per trimester for live virtual programs. These spaces tend to fill quickly, so if you are interested in having a live virtual program at your school, contact me sooner rather than later.
All programs are available in French or English and are ideal for French Immersion.
For more information or to schedule a program for your school, contact Laure