Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
An 8 week journey for 16-25 year olds, based on the MBSR programme.
Our youth are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety and depression. This offering aims to equip young people with tools and skills to support themselves in these uncertain times.
Documented research findings include:
- Reduced stress, anxiety and depression
- Increased emotional resilience
- A change in habitual mind patterns
- Improved sleep & general well-being
- Prevention of burnout
- Improved immune system response
- Improved self-acceptance & awareness
Please contact us for further information and upcoming dates.
About the Facilitators
Linda Veitch is an accredited Mindfulness teacher (post-graduate certificate, Stellenbosch University; Mindful Educators Essentials, Mindful Schools USA) and experienced educator with a special interest in the emotional well-being of children and young adults.
Linda started Blue Star Small School and has experience in group facilitation, family mediation, counselling, training and teaching. She is also a qualified Enneagram practitioner.
Keriesa Botha is an experienced Life Coach, Counsellor and Facilitator. She qualified as an MBSR teacher through the University of Stellenbosch and IMISA. She has a Masters Degree in Leadership and Change Management from Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.
Keriesa is also a TRE (Trauma Release Exercises) Practitioner and loves working with Youth Development.
Further reading on MBSR for youth
https://news.ubc.ca/2015/04/07/how-mindfulness-can-benefit-the-modern-teenager/
https://childmind.org/article/the-power-of-mindfulness/
Testimonials
The benefits of moment to moment mindfulness have been incredible. The year didn’t feel as stressful, but more manageable.
Craig T
Mindfulness has helped me to feel centered and calm, and allowed me to assess life from a new, more accepting perspective
Taio V
This experience has given me a whole new outlook on how I process my life, and I am unbelievably grateful for being able to take part.
Benjamin W
Mindfulness is really necessary to living in the current world. It brings back all the focus, strength, order, peace of mind and sanity to one’s life. Linda has been the best jump starter, leader, guide and mirror I could have asked for.
Jule E