Now, more than ever, teenagers are experiencing increased levels of stress. As many as 70% of adolescents report being negatively affected by the academic pressures of school, the difficulties of getting into the “right” college, and the challenges of balancing a range of extracurricular activities. They also report repeated conflicts with peers and family members. Over half of all teens feel pressures from social media, and a growing number are victims of cyber bullying.
Without even realizing it, adolescents today are over stimulated and often detached from family and friends. Constantly surrounded by cell phones and 24/7 social media, they lose their ability to connect with their thoughts, feelings, and bodies. Not surprisingly, 90% of teenagers even report that they are disconnected from nature.
Without even realizing it, adolescents today are over stimulated and often detached from family and friends. Constantly surrounded by cell phones and 24/7 social media, they lose their ability to connect with their thoughts, feelings, and bodies. Not surprisingly, 90% of teenagers even report that they are disconnected from nature.
This is a 10-week program that meets for 45 minutes weekly. The program is designed for adolescents between ages 11 and 18. All class participants and their parent(s) attend a complementary orientation, which gives you a firsthand taste of mindfulness. This allows you to better understand the course, and explore whether the program is right for you. The cost is $400, including all meditations and course materials. For more information, please click here or call us at 561-395-0243.