Teens 13-18 years learn simple, yet effective mindfulness practices. Over 8 weeks, teens learn to intentionally focus awareness of their emotions and behaviours. Teens develop tools to use in stressful situations, learn meditation to improve their concentration, creativity and to take time for themselves without feeling selfish.
Touchstone Family Association’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T) program is designed for youth ages 13-19. It is a no-cost group for adolescents who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, and/or need emotional regulation. This program utilizes mindfulness and CBT in a group setting to develop self-awareness, self-regulation and coping skills for adolescents.
The name Breaking BARRiers was chosen to reflect the barriers society places on us as well as the walls that we put up ourselves. This group aims to help youth bring down these walls and open up, with the hopes of moving forward with confidence, skills, and calmness. We utilize the acronym BARR to reflect this process when we are faced with challenges: Breathe, Anchor, Relax, Reconnect.
Breaking BARRiers runs twice yearly, in Fall and Spring. Referrals are accepted on an ongoing basis to be added to the next upcoming group. This is an in-person group that runs for 8 consecutive weeks.
Referrals are currently being accepted by filling out a referral form. The group is open to any youth residing in Richmond. Once a referral is received, we will contact the youth directly to set up an interview with them prior to the group start date.
Please see this poster for more information.
For more information contact Kelly Gault.
Thank you to our funders for their ongoing support for Touchstone Programs and Services
