ENGAGING YOUTH IN MINDFULNESS

To empower students with emotional intelligence to create resilience for a life time of mental well-

being.

OBJECTIVE OF MINDFULNESS

“The Manitoba Association of School Superintendents (MASS) believes there is an

urgent need to address the social and emotional health of children and youth in a

planned, integrated, and holistic way.”  MASS Mental Health Framework for

Students

“schools are in a unique position to have a positive influence on the health of

children, youth and their families” (Healthy Schools, 2011, Healthy Child

Manitoba). 

WHAT DO WE KNOW?

THE EFFECTS OF STRESS

Headaches Lack of sleep

Weakens immune system

Muscle tension

Loss of cognitive processing

Increases adrenaline & cortisol

Slows digestive system

Increases blood pressure & heart rate

RESEARCH ON MINDFULNESS HAS PROVEN:

AttentionExecutive functions

Emotional regulationSocial skillsSelf-calming

Self-acceptanceSelf-esteem

Quality of sleep

Increase in:

Emotional anxietyDepression

ADHD behaviorsAnger problems

Negative emotionsTest anxiety

Decrease in:

(JON KABAT-ZINN, PHD)

MINDFULNESS IS PAYING ATTENTION,

ON PURPOSE, IN THE PRESENT MOMENT,

WITH CURIOSITY AND KINDNESS

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WHAT IS MINDFULNESS

Thinking

Mode

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF INTRODUCING MINDFULNESS

TO YOUTH TO CHANGE THEIR MODE OF ATTENTION IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL WELL-BEING

Sensing Mode

STOP BREATH / BE IN SENSING MODE

Why is .b successful in introducing mindfulness to youth?

Effective

Safe

Feasible

Cost Effective

DELIVERY OF MINDFULNESSTHROUGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Dr. Stan Kutcher

DELIVERY OF MINDFULNESS TO CONSCRIPTED YOUTH

Engaging

Fun

Memorable

Practical

“schools are in a unique position to have a positive influence on the

health of children, youth and their families” (Healthy Schools, 2011,

Healthy Child Manitoba). 

Is designed for schools and is in a unique position to have a positive influence on the health of children, youth and their families.