In today’s world, teens and pre-teens are under more pressure and experiencing higher levels of stress than ever before. Increasing demand in technology, academic preparation, and life transitions often result in physical and emotional stressors, such as:
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Depression
These stressors can affect your child’s well-being and happiness. A crucial skill in managing stress effectively is to be able to deal with change whenever it occurs.
In this program, teens will learn how to:
- Sharpen their ability to focus and pay attention
- Experience life situations with less emotional reactivity
- Remember effective strategies for making better choices
- Increase kindness and compassion for themselves and others
- Obtain skills for self-care
The teens will practice:
- Gentle stretching and yoga
- Mindful meditation practices to support relaxation and awareness
- Self-reflection through journaling
- Completing a variety of activities
- Participating in group discussions
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@.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 in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).