CHILDREN'S
courses
CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS
Children and teenagers are dealing with so many pressures: at school, with their friends, and at times in family relationships. Mindfulness can be a powerful tool for teaching them coping skills.
Mindfulness helps to strengthen emotion regulation skills, improve sleep and relationships, and increase self-awareness, which all benefit their overall health and happiness.
Most young people manage to channel their attention on the task they have at hand, especially when playing: they have this natural ability to immerse themselves in the fun imaginary world they create – whether with friends or alone, in person or in video games.
I teach ‘Mindfulness Matters’, a mindfulness method developed for children by Eline Snel, bestselling author of Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents), which has been published in 44 countries and translated into 30 languages. This 8-to-10-week attention training method has been specifically designed to be used with children and teenagers. It is an evidence-based course centred around Jon Kabat-Zinn’s 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programme. It has been delivered in schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practices on three continents for the last ten years.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is tailored to four different age categories. Each session involves practical exercises, gentle mindful movements, and short guided meditations. They are structured like a lesson, and each class leads into the next, making for fun yet well-constructed, tried-and-tested mindfulness training.
Themes include:
Discovering the body as an anchor of attention (specifically, the breath); Patience; Trust; Identifying and regulating emotions; Letting go of things we cannot change; Detaching from unhelpful thoughts; Being kind to ourselves and others.
Course details:
Group or 1-to-1 courses
Ages: 5–7, 8–11, 12-14 & 15-18
Where: Schools in Central London or private practices in South West London
Frequency: Weekly - 8 weeks for Children, 10 weeks for Teenagers
Duration: 45-50 min (children) 1h - 1h15 (teenagers)
Duration: 8 weeks
SCHOOL : helping children's minds work to the best of their abilities
In 2019, the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework recognised the importance of pupils’ emotional wellbeing. This is where the “Mindfulness Matters!” Method Eline Snel course can help. It fosters mental and emotional resilience and includes elements that support personal development and behaviour management with a view to improving the overall wellbeing of staff and pupils. I teach key mindfulness concepts to pupils (including awareness, acceptance and gratitude) through storytelling and nuggets of age-appropriate theory. The exercises (mindful breathing, awareness of the senses, body scan) and mindful content (mindful movement, guided meditation, relaxation and visualisation) can be done at home and in class. The course is taught on school premises during term time, on days and at times agreed with the teachers at the introductory meeting. All material is provided, and follow-up exercises are suggested to keep up the mindfulness practice in class after the end of the programme. For more information, email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com. I’m also happy to answer any questions you may have by phone on 07563301530. I also offer courses for adults that could benefit school staff and help them build mindfulness into their everyday life and teaching. The course for children aged 5–11 years old is usually held during class time. However, with teenagers, it is recommended to hold it after school, preferably on the school premises.
GROUP COURSES : mindfulness course for teenager
Here, you'll find a safe space to catch your breath, learn valuable techniques to regulate emotions, and connect with peers who share similar experiences. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and growth, where you can explore mindfulness in a supportive environment. Let's take this important step together. AUTUMN COURSE: Course Details: Start Date: Monday 4th November 24 End date: Monday 20th January 25 Duration: 1 hour Time: 11–14 year-old: 5-6pm 15–18 year-old: 6-7pm Format: In person Venue: Fulham Spiritualist Church51 Kelvedon Road, SW6 5AS Cost: £12/session = £120 for the entire 10-week course YOU CAN EXPECT: Live guided meditations + recorded meditations in Sitting Still app for weekly and further practice Live mindful movements Techniques to incorporate mindfulness into daily life Tools to diffuse stress, befriend emotions and promote relaxation Connecting with same-age individuals and sharing experience in for those who wish HOW TO JOIN: To enrol, simply email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com If, as a parent or teenager, you want to find out how mindfulness can help cultivate wellbeing, why not attend a Free one-hour information session: Date: Monday 7th October Start time: 7:15pm Duration: 1 hour Format: Online via Zoom Cost: FREE! To register, please email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com 15 teens max/course. Enrol early to avoid disappointment! Samsara Mind and Body 205 Merton Road, SW18 5EE WINTER COURSES: Green programme (for ages 5–7) Wednesday 17th Jan – 13th March 2024, 4-4:55pm (no session during half-term 14th Feb) Red programme (for ages 8–11) Wednesday 17th Jan – 13th March 2024, 5-5:55pm (no session during half-term 14th Feb) COURSE FEE: £12/session = £96 for the entire 8-week course To find out more or to enrol your child, email claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com 10 children max/course. Enrol early to avoid disappointment!
1 TO 1 COURSES : private session in South-West London
At SW18 practice COURSE FEE: Children: £75/ 45-minute session = £600 for the entire 8-week course Teenagers: £80/ 1-hour session = £800 for the entire 10-week course At SW6 practice COURSE FEE: Children: £95/ 45-minute session = £760 for the entire 8-week course Teenagers: £100/ 1-hour session = £1000 for the entire 10-week course To find out more or to enrol your child 1) Email: claire@bridgemakermindfulness.com to arrange a free 30-minute information session by Zoom. 2) I meet your family and child via Zoom. This is an opportunity to assess whether the programme is suitable for your child, provide all the course information and answer any questions you might have. FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS: Once the course is finished, participants can continue to attend ad hoc 1-to-1 sessions. You will agree the frequency of sessions with Claire. The hourly rate applies to these sessions.
