Mindfulness: A Focus on Adolescents
Get a hands-on introduction to mindfulness and its benefits.
Support emotional wellbeing through mindfulness activities
In this course, you’ll get practical illustrations of how mindfulness can be of particular value in the lives of everyone, and younger people in particular.
Get a deeper understanding of mindfulness for your and others’ benefit
Caring for your emotional well-being is every bit as important as taking care of your physical health, and mindfulness can benefit people of all ages.
You’ll be introduced to mindfulness and explore how mindfulness can be applied in daily life. You’ll be able to explore the research demonstrating mindfulness’s value and effective application.
As you understand how mindfulness can be used in various environments, you’ll have opportunities to apply what you learn.
Throughout the course, you’ll be able to access further resources to help you along your mindfulness journey.
What topics will you cover?
- The application and evidence base for mindfulness in education settings
- Case studies of young people who have used mindfulness and how it helped them
- A basic introduction to simple mindfulness techniques
- The role of mindfulness in helping with anxiety, focus, exam stress, compassion and improving wellbeing
Who is the course for?
This course is for all professionals interested in mindfulness, including healthcare professionals, educators, parents and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of mindfulness. Anyone interested in health research may also be interested in this course.
The Certificate of Achievement for this course may be useful for providing evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) or commitment to your career.
This course is an educational resource, it is not a therapeutic tool. Self-care resources have been embedded into the course materials. However, if you are feeling distressed, it is important to seek professional help in order to receive the support you need.
