The Joy of Mindfulness for All Ages
Your Course Description
Youth Development
- Young people and adults all struggle with stress and distraction that can dampen their joy for life.
- No matter your age, there are easy and creative mindfulness practices you can use to reduce stress, improve focus, and increase self-regulation.
- This training will help you apply mindfulness techniques into your daily routine. You’ll also learn how you can introduce mindfulness practices to young people of all ages.
Your Learning Objectives
- Explore the benefits of using mindfulness for creativity, self-regulation, stress reduction, and focus
- Identify mindfulness techniques that easily fit into your daily routine
- Learn how and when to use grounding techniques
- Discover resources and tips for introducing mindfulness to young people
Your Course Details
- Completion Certificate
- Youth Worker Track
- This training will count as 1 CE hour for most boards. Please contact your board directly with questions on submitting. Course details for CE submissions provided.
Your Trainer
Sarah Lewandowski has a passion for community building, storytelling, and bright colors. She currently serves as the Curriculum & Training Manager for Genesys Works as well as offering learning and development consulting to local nonprofits. Previously, Sarah has worked with college women across the country on personal and professional development while focusing on a holistic approach to personal growth. She received her bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University where she studied psychology and studio art and developed her interest in elevating the stories of those around her. She went on to pursue her M.Ed. with a focus on community engagement and culturally-sustaining pedagogy. In her free time, Sarah is a yoga teacher and artist focusing on the relationship between mental health and creativity Have a question?
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Your Skill-Building Objectives
Emotional Regulation
Helping young people to manage emotions
Healthy Living
Guiding young people toward healthy choices
Youth Development
Inspiring young people to thrive
Self-Care
Prioritizing well-being to give your best
What YIPA members are saying
Excellent presentation with lots of useful tips and techniques that I can use with the youth I tutor.
Loved the practice element during the training.
Presenter appeared very knowledgeable and confident, easy to listen to and take in information.