Older Kids and Teens
Ages 8 - 18 years
Cultivating Mindfulness at Every Age
Formerly Mindful New Jersey
Mindfulness offers powerful tools for older children and teens navigating the increasing complexities of school, social relationships, and growing independence. During these formative years, young people develop their identities and face new challenges that can benefit tremendously from mindfulness practices.
Our age-appropriate mindfulness curricula for older children and teens builds essential skills for emotional regulation, focused attention, and social awareness that support them through adolescence and beyond.
Why Mindfulness for Older Kids and Teens?
Research shows that introducing mindfulness practices during these developmental years helps young people:
Develop stronger focus and concentration for academic success
Build emotional awareness and effective stress management techniques
Navigate social dynamics with greater confidence and empathy
Create healthy digital habits and reduce distractibility
Cultivate self-compassion during periods of change and challenge
Develop resilience and coping strategies for academic pressure
Program Options
Full Semester
Consistent weekly classes that build a strong foundation in mindfulness over several months, allowing students to fully integrate practices into their daily lives.
Multi-Week Workshops
Focused 4, 6, or 8-week programs with once-weekly visits that introducing mindfulness techniques and address challenges faced by older students.
Two-Day Intro Courses
Introduction to mindfulness for students, plus teacher training to support ongoing implementation, designed as an entry point to mindfulness practices.
What Students Learn
Mindful Communication
Practices that enhance listening skills, thoughtful expression, and authenticity in relationships, creating foundations for healthier connections with peers and adults.
Attention Management
Practical techniques to strengthen concentration, reduce distractibility, and develop greater awareness of attention patterns, particularly in relation to digital technology.
Emotional Intelligence
Skills for recognizing, understanding, and working with complex emotions, developing a nuanced emotional vocabulary and effective regulation strategies.
Stress Reduction
Evidence-based techniques for managing academic pressure, social anxiety, and other stressors, building a toolkit of resources for challenging moments.
Bring Mindfulness to Your School
Ready to introduce mindfulness to your older students? Contact us to discuss which program option best fits your school's needs and schedule.
Or contact us directly at: info@mindfulartsNJ.com | (551) 276-2443