Teaching Mindfulness in Nature to Teens (11-18 yrs+)
Equip teens with mindfulness techniques to enhance their connection with nature and improve mental well-being. This course fosters awareness, reduces anxiety, and encourages emotional resilience.
Introduction from Mindful Kids founder Ciaran Ivanovic
Housekeeping
M1 /Lesson 1 WHAT IS MINDFULNESS IN NATURE?
M1 /Lesson 2 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MINDFULNESS & NATURE-BASED MINDFULNESS
M1 /Lesson 3 BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS IN NATURE FOR EDUCATORS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
M1 /Lesson 4 BIOPHILIA
M1/Lesson 5 HOW FOREST BATHING POSITIVELY EFFECTS OUR MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH
Home Practice
Module 1 Quizlet
M2 /Lesson 1 UNDERSTANDING THE TEENAGE BRAIN
M2/ Lesson 2 HOW MINDFULNESS IN NATURE SUPPORTS THE TEENAGE BRAIN
M2 /Lesson 3 HOW MINDFULNESS IN NATURE SUPPORTS ADOLESCENTS WITH SEN
M2 /Lesson 4 ECO-ANXIETY & THE EFFECTS ON YOUNG PEOPLE
M2 /Lesson 5 USING MINDFULNESS TO MANAGE ECO ANXIETY
M2 Home Practice
Module 2 Quizlet
M3 /Lesson 1 THE SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL REWARDS OF FOREST BATHING
M3 /Lesson 2 NATURE CONNECTION AS AN ANTIDOTE TO MODERN LIFE AS A TEENAGER
M3 /Lesson 3 HOW TO ENGAGE WITH NATURE IN URBAN SETTINGS
M3 /Lesson 4 THE IMPORTANCE OF OUTDOOR ‘PLAY’ FOR ADULTS & TEENS
M3 /Lesson 5 ENGAGING THE SENSES / OUR ‘SUPER’ SIXTH SENSE
M3 Home Practice
Module 3 Quizlet
M4 /Lesson 1 OUR OLFACTORY SENSE - AN IMPORTANT PART OF NATURE THERAPY
M4 /Lesson 2 BEING TRAUMA INFORMED WHEN INVITING TEENS TO ENGAGE THEIR SENSE OF SMELL
M4 /Lesson 3 HOW SYMBOLISM DEEPENS NATURE CONNECTION
M4 /Lesson 4 CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS
M4/Lesson 5 THE IMPORTANCE OF GRATITUDE & RECIPROCITY FOR TEENS
M4 Home Practice
Module 4 Quizlet
M5 /Lesson 1 HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR SESSIONS
M5 /Lesson 2 BEING TRAUMA-INFORMED
M5 /Lesson 3 RISK ASSESSMENT /OUTDOOR SAFETY
M5 Home Practice
Module 5 Quizlet
Intro Teen Courses
M1 Lesson 3 benefits for educators
M1 Lesson 4 Biophilia
M2 Lesson 2 Practices that support the breain
M3 Lesson 3
M3 Lesson 4
M3 Lesson 5 Our Sixth Supersense
M3 Lesson 5 Simple Sensory Practices
M4 lesson 2 being trauma informed
M5 Lesson 1
M5 Lesson 1 Tips for Success
Balancing on Logs
Beside the Pond
Body Scan
Breathing and Walking
Cloud Watching
Eco- anxiety
Feet on Ground
Find a Symbol
Find my Tree
Gratitude Photo Hunt
Grounding Exercise
Leaf Calm Down
Merlin Bird App
Micro Hike With The Eyes
Mindful Walk
Nature Mandalas
Nature Symbolism
Qigong
Running Down The Hill
Sit Spot
Smile Path
Sound Mapping
Sun Gratitude
Treasure Sensory Hunt
Tree Climbing
Tree Pause
Complaints Policy
Being Trauma-informed
Further Reading Teen Course
Links within Teen course
Resources Research Bibliography
Nature Inspired Mindfulness Practices for Teens
Library of Mindfulness In Nature Practices Teen Course