This is a laboratory class where the adolescent is the scientist; his/her life is the lab; and the experiment is a personal and group exploration into the effects of mindfulness training including, training in present moment awareness, perception, resilience, and compassion.
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This eight week class is highly experiential, as it offers training in mindfulness meditation through practices of yoga and movement, eating, sitting and standing meditation.
Reflection is encouraged through journaling, learning activities, and discussion. Adolescents will learn about current advances in neuroscience relating to ways training the mind effects changes in the brain.
This program is specifically geared toward and currently limited to teens, ages 14-18.
It is offered by Openground in collaboration with the Center for Mindfulness, UMass Medical School, USA.
We will be focusing on enhancing capacities for:
Recognition: The training of attention, concentration and mindful presence
Connection: The exploration of consciously living the present moment, and becoming sensitive to the interconnection permeating one’s body, attitudes, and relationships.
Mastery: Teens are encouraged to develop some proficiency in knowing one’s self more deeply, expressing authenticity; in gaining experiential understanding of body-mind connection; and in refining social skills.
Your teenager will participate in a 1.5 hour class that will include:
- Practice of a mindfulness exercise
- Small and large group discussion
- A weekly learning theme
- The use of art, music, video, games, science experiments, and more…
Overall Program Goals
- Provide instruction for developmentally appropriate mindfulness training, leading to greater wellness and clarity;
- Enhance coping skills, resilience, and self-regulation;
- Support self appreciation, esteem and confidence;
- Increase social, emotional and interpersonal strength and clarity; Have fun and discover
*This course is offered by Openground in collaboration with the Center for Mindfulness, UMass Medical School, USA.
| Registration, Cost and Enrolment |
| Venue: |
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Upstairs, 3 Church St, Waverley |
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Tuesdays
Arrive at 4 for 4.15 – 5.45pm |
| Dates: |
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October 26
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
November 30
December 7
December 14
OPTIONAL ALL DAY on Sunday November 28 |
| Cost: |
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$440 inc GST |
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| To apply |
| Orientation with Parents and Teenager |
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If you are interested in joining the program both a parent and teenager must attend a two hour orientation in which you will hear about:
- the history of the program and the research behind it
- what mindfulness is
- the content of the program
- the commitments involved in attending
- the risks and benefits involved, and
- complete some initial paperwork |
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You will also have a brief individual meeting with the facilitator and have a chance to decide together if this program is right for you. This will be a bi-directional decision between parent/teenager and the facilitator. |
| Orientation dates: |
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Sunday 24 October 6 – 8pm |
| To register for orientation CLICK HERE: |
| To register for Teens Mindfulness Training CLICK HERE: |
| Payment: |
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By EFT via internet banking (Account details below)
Please record your surname in the reference field.
Account details:
Account Name: Openground
Bank: ANZ
BSB: 012-241
Account No: 4990-00818
- By cheque or money order
Please make cheques/money orders payable to "Openground".
Post to:
Openground
29 Hodgens St
Caloundra QLD 4551 |
