Young, Wild and Mindful Support Group

Mindfulness is being aware of the present moment on purpose and without judgement. Mindfulness practices can help teens increase their awareness of emotions and body sensations, reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and improve their concentration.

It’s important to be intentional and consistent with mindfulness practices. Even 5-10 minutes of dedicated time practicing mindfulness daily can help teens create a consistent habit.

Some beginner-friendly mindfulness activities include, deep breathing exercise, body scan exercises, mindful walking, and guided medications. Apps like Calm, Headspace, MyLife and Three Good Things mindfulness app offer teen-friendly guided mindfulness exercises.

Mindfulness can help teens improve attention and focus, reduce stress, and support teens in developing a self- compassion, which can lead to better retention of information
and academic performance.

Yes, mindfulness practices can provide teens with tools to cope with challenging or negative emotions, which can lead to reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Parents can support teens on their journey toward mindfulness by encouraging use of mindfulness practices, providing resources for engaging in mindfulness, and participating mindfulness practices with their teens.

Group activities such as yoga, guided meditations, walking, swimming, and dancing are activities can help teens engage in mindfulness together. Additionally, sharing a meal with loved ones and trying creative hobbies together such as painting can help teens create connections and explore mindfulness together.

Benefits of mindfulness practices can vary, however, some teens report feeling calmer after engaging in mindfulness practices consistent after a few weeks.

Yes, mindfulnessforteens.com offers videos, meditations, and articles for teens wanting to learn more about mindfulness practices. Books can also be helpful ways for teens to immerse themselves in mindfulness. “A Still Quiet Place for Teens: A Mindfulness Workbook to Ease Stress and Difficult Emotions” by Amy Saltzman can offer a guide toward learning mindfulness skills to help ease stress and difficult emotions.

Mindfulness practices can help teens become increase their awareness of their digital habits and build a healthy relationship with technology.