Mindfulness for Adolescents: An introduction to
Learning to BREATHE
This workshop is intended to introduce teachers and clinicians to Learning to BREATHE, a
mindfulness program for adolescents. Specific techniques for presenting and teaching
mindfulness to adolescents will be demonstrated. The workshop will also offer a broad
introduction to the theory and research behind mindfulness-based interventions. Since those who
teach mindfulness must experience mindfulness themselves, the workshop includes periods of
mindfulness practice for participants. Some prior experience with mindfulness is helpful but is not
a prerequisite for participation.
This workshop will enable participants to:
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Summarize the research related to mindfulness based treatments as it applies to adolescent
emotion regulation, adolescent stress, and emotional wellbeing.
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Analyze the integration of mindfulness meditation with contemporary neuroscientific and
clinical research, particularly as it applies to children and adolescents.
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Utilize a research-based mindfulness program for adolescents called Learning to BREATHE
(see www.learning2breathe.org)
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Demonstrate skills for presenting and teaching mindfulness to adolescents in school-based
or clinical settings.
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Practice mindfulness as applied to daily life through guided periods throughout the
program.
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Establish networking connections and resources for participants to draw upon in order to
continue using mindfulness effectively in classrooms and other settings.
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Location: University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work
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Time: August 25th and 26th, 2014 from 9:00-3:00 each day
 Facilitators:
Trish Broderick, Ph.D. & Marjorie James, MSW; RSW
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cost:
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Please save the date as registration will be limited.
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Registration details and cost to be sent out at a future date.
$300.00. Workshop fee includes several handouts. The published curriculum is not
included in the registration cost, but will be available for purchase at the workshop.
Learning to BREATHE manual is available from Raincoast Publications and is not included in workshop
fee.