WELLBEING FOR PARENTS AND YOUTHWORKERS
Mindfulness in parenting
and work with children and youth
If we take care of our own wellbeing and mental health, we are the biggest inspiration for the children and youth in our close circle. From the point of view of social and interpersonal neurobiology, the emotional attunement of an adult is one of the basic building blocks for the development of a child's brain and the ability to learn and grow up in a safe and emotionally regulated environment.
We support parents and other important adults in the lives of children and youth in taking care of their mental wellbeing and in developing mindful and empathetic communication. In our courses, you will learn how to manage stressful and emotionally demanding situations with insight and empathy towards yourself and the children.
All methodologies in our courses are based on scientifically based data and studies and are delivered by our expertly trained team. We facilitate programs in Czech and English.
Choose from the following packages
For youth workers (social workers, youth club teachers, athletic coaches, psychologists and other adults working with children and youth)
Workshop: Introduction to mindfulness
FOR YOUTH WORKERS
1–2 h
An interactive introduction to the principles of developing mindfulness to support social-emotional learning and well-being. THE PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN: - What mindfulness is based on direct experience. -What are the potential benefits of developing a culture of mindfulness in work with children and youth
Price for a group from 4.000 CZK
Course: MBSR for youthworkers - reducing stress through mindfulness
FOR YOUTH WORKERS
20 hours spread over 8 meetings.
The eight-week MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) training is the best known, most widely used and scientifically researched program for developing life satisfaction, inner peace and balance through mindfulness. It provides a solid foundation for further self-development and application of mindfulness in work with children and youth. THE PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN: - Responding mindfully in challenging situations instead of automatic, stereotypical ways of communication - Recover more quickly from emotionally challenging and stressful situations that working with children and youth inevitably brings - Perceive the joy of being in the present and enjoy life in all its breadth and richness - To be "the author of your life" and to motivate yourself in a healthy way - To enjoy human interconnection and the sence of belonging in relationships with others Only through a long-term regular comprehensive mindfulness practice can real changes be achieved in the neural connections in the brain and thus in overall feeling, experiencing and behaviour. From the perspective of social and interpersonal neurobiology, adult emotional attunement is one of the building blocks for children's brain development and ability to learn in a safe and emotionally regulated environment.
Price: contact us
For parents/caregivers/family members
Introductory workshop: A taste of mindfulness and conscious communication
FOR PARENTS / GRANDPARENTS / CAREGIVERS
2 h
Introduction to the principles and benefits of developing mindfulness as a foundation for respectful, conscious communication in family relationships. THE PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN: - What mindfulness is based on direct experience - What benefits it has for developing relationships built on openness and trust - How to develop it in everyday life
Price: contact us
Course: Mindful Parent
FOR PARENTS / GRANDPARENTS / CAREGIVERS
24 hours divided into 8 meetings
Developing mindfulness practice linked to mindful communication skills training. THE PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN: - Handle stressful and emotionally challenging situations with insight and empathy for themselves and their children - Take care of their own needs without regret or self-criticism - Deepen trust in their relationships with their children and support them in solving their own problems - Enjoy life and feel gratitude for what we usually take for granted - To use our life energy effectively (i.e. not to waste energy where we cannot make a difference)
Price: contact us
Workshops for children and youth
Stress relief
Workshop for youth (11-19 years)
1.5 – 2 h
A comprehensive workshop for young people offering a brief insight into what stress actually is, what it can do for us and how it can limit us, including some specific tips and activities for regulating challenging emotions. THE YOUNG PEOPLE WILL LEARN: - What happens in our brains and bodies when we are stressed. - How to regulate challenging emotions. - How to calm down before a test or presentation and how to foster inner peace.
Price for a group from 5.000 CZK
Body-image, body-shaming and self-esteem
Workshop for youth (11-19 years)
1.5 – 2 h
A workshop promoting a healthy and respectful relationship to the body, to oneself and thus to others. It is based on the principles of mindfulness, mindful self-care, respectful communication and insight into issues of social discrimination and media literacy. THE YOUNG PEOPLE WILL LEARN: - What is body-image and body-shaming. - How we express ourselves about our bodies and appearance and how this view and expression affects our psyche, sense of self-worth and self-esteem. - What to do and how to talk about the body with respect for yourself and others and how to develop a friendly relationship with the body.
Price for a group from 5.000 CZK
Yoga for children and youth at school, in your organization
Various age categories 4-19 years
Lessons in length 30 - 90 min
We can provide regular, proffesionally led yoga classes in your school or other leisure/educational organisation for the healthy physical and mental development of children and adolescents. IN THE YOGA CLASSES CHILDREN AND TEENS WILL LEARN IN A PLAYFUL WAY: - How to feel and respect the body - How to stretch and strengthen in a healthy way - How to relax and calm their minds and difficult emotions - Develop their physical coordination and mental focus - Support their overall immunity and health In school the yoga classes can be implemented during the school day, for example in PE or Personal and Social Education classes, or as an after-school club. The school or other organisation must provide a suitable space (gym, etc.) and enough yoga mats for all children/young people. We will adjust the content, length and number of yoga classes according to your needs and wishes.
Price for a group/session from 1.500 CZK