Mindfulness for Kids
The program is designed to teach children about mindfulness and why it can be beneficial to practice. They will learn ways to help them be present in the moment.
According to Hooker and Fodor (2008), mindfulness for children can improve attention, focus, memory, self-understanding and self-acceptance. In addition, mindfulness helps to alleviate anxiety by focusing on the present rather than the worries about the future (Hooker & Fodor, 2008).
Topics covered in the seven week Mindfulness Program include, being attentive to your environment, mindfulness eating, and acknowledgment and acceptance of thoughts and feelings.
Program Goals
- To develop participants understanding of what mindfulness is through a variety of activities.
- To increase participants awareness of the present moment.
- To help participants develop awareness of their thoughts, their feelings and their environment.
Schedule and Fees 2012
Ages
8 – 12 years old
Time
Thursdays 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session Dates
Jan. 26 – Mar. 8, 2012
Mar. 15 – April 26, 2012
Fee
$175.00
Location: 121 Willowdale Ave., Suite 203
Space is limited to 6 children.
Registration
Online Enrolment
Click here to register online
Telephone Enrolment
Contact LDATD at (416) 229-1680 and leave your name, phone number, and the name and age of your child and we will send you an application form.
Fax/Email Enrolment
Click here to download the form. Complete the form and fax back to us at 416-229-1681 or scan and email to programs@ldatd.on.ca
Note: Due to enrolment requirements, program availability is subject to change. Fees are non-refundable.
Full payment due on time of registration.
