Schedule and Registration

Note: CFM requires a minimum of 10 registrants per program. Classes with fewer than 10 registrants will be cancelled and provided a refund. Please be aware of this when making arrangements to attend this program.

Please be aware - the child must be between the ages of 8-12. If you have more than one child that wishes to participate, you must register them separately. 1-2 parents are allowed to attend with their child.

How Can Mindfulness Help Kids?

Parenting is a journey filled with joy, but it also brings moments of real emotional challenge. We invite you and your child to join this first-of-its-kind online program, specifically designed to transform how you relate to one another. By integrating the core principles of mindfulness and self-compassion, this course provides the essential tools to navigate distress with grace and resilience.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness teaches moment-to-moment non-judgemental awareness. It is simply learning to pay attention to our experience just as it is in each moment. Much of our stress occurs when we let our minds run on autopilot, which can lead to rumination and worry. Through simple practices, Mindfulness can improve emotional resilience and strengthen our capacity to respond skillfully to life's challenges. Essentially, Mindfulness empowers kids to live happier and healthier lives!

“Mindfulness creates space, changing impulsive reactions to thoughtful responses.”

In this program, you and your child will explore ways to . . .

• Build a Foundation: Create a lasting base of warmth, security, and trust.

• Develop Resilience: Learn practical self-care skills for both parent and child.

• Meet the Moment: Approach difficult emotions with newfound awareness, kindness and respect.

6-Week Program Fee (based on parent(s) and 1 child-ages 8-12) 

$375 ($350 if you pay in full 30 days in advance for the course)

UC SAN DIEGO EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT

$350 ($325 if you pay in full 30 days in advance for the course)

Cancellation Policy

A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@health.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.

Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.

In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to the In-Person Programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.

The refunds are processed in the same method as the payments were submitted (unless past 180 days).