Adolescence is a time of change and growth.
It is the period of life for self-discovery, but as the demands in life increase for teens, this time is often fraught with confusion, anxiety or depression. For many teens these challenges lead to disconnection and isolation.
This course, Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (MSC-T), is designed to facilitate awareness, self-kindness, and an understanding of our common humanity in response to these growing challenges. In this 8-week long course, which meets weekly for 1.5 hours, teens engage in developmentally appropriate activities and carefully crafted practices and meditations, which provide them with the opportunity to learn how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of life with greater ease.
This course creates an opportunity for adolescents to construct a healthier way of relating to themselves. Backed by empirical research, this program demonstrates a significant decrease in depression, anxiety, perceived stress and negative mood. The curriculum was adapted from the adult Mindful Self-Compassion created by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, and has been endorsed by Neff and Germer.
