Mindfulness: A Focus on Adolescents

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Brief Introduction

Get a hands-on introduction to mindfulness and its benefits.

Course Summary

This course focuses on teaching mindfulness techniques that can help adolescents cope with the challenges they face in their daily lives. Highly recommended for educators and parents who interact with teenagers regularly.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to apply mindfulness techniques to support adolescents in their personal and academic lives
  • Discover strategies for effectively communicating with teens in a way that they can relate to
  • Understand the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions and how they can improve overall wellbeing

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the significance of mindfulness and how it can help adolescents
  • Develop effective strategies for communication and engagement with adolescents
  • Apply mindfulness techniques to support adolescents in their academic and personal lives

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of adolescent development
  • Willingness to learn and practice mindfulness techniques

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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Requirements

  • This course is for all professionals interested in mindfulness, including healthcare professionals, educators, parents and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of mindfulness. Anyone interested in health research may also be interested in this course. The Certificate of Achievement for this course may be useful for providing evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) or commitment to your career. This course is an educational resource, it is not a therapeutic tool. Self-care resources have been embedded into the course materials. However, if you are feeling distressed, it is important to seek professional help in order to receive the support you need.

Knowledge

  • The application and evidence base for mindfulness in education settingsCase studies of young people who have used mindfulness, and how it helped themBasic introduction to simple mindfulness techniquesThe role of mindfulness in helping with anxiety, focus, exam stress, compassion and improving wellbeing

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for the Mindfulness: Focus on Adolescents course on FutureLearn. Users have praised the course for its engaging content and useful techniques. Overall, reviewers recommend the course to others.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the techniques taught in the course to be practical and effective in helping adolescents manage stress and anxiety.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging content that keeps users interested throughout the course
  • Practical techniques that can be used in real-life situations
  • Great insights for parents, teachers, and anyone working with adolescents
  • Easy to follow and understand, even for beginners

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough
  • Limited interaction with other learners and instructors
  • Not enough emphasis on the science behind mindfulness
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Julie Griffin, Mallika Punukollu, Dr Cassie Maguire, manisha kotecha
The University of Glasgow
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