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Mindfulness for Tweens and Teens in Philadelphia

9/16/2016

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I am so excited to share this announcement.....The Penn Center for Mindfulness is super!


Our teens and tweens are stressed out. 
They need tools to deal with their complicated modern lives. 
Mindfulness techniques have been shown to help kids be less stressed, 
anxious and happier in their lives.

This four week program provides a thorough introduction to mindfulness to help your child: 
  • Learn about stress and have tools to decrease the effect of stress in their lives;
  • Increase focus and attention; 
  • Help with emotional regulation; 
  • Improve communication in their relationships; 
  • Increase a sense of wellness; 
  • Be less reactive and instead more able to respond to the challenges of modern teen or tween life, and 
  • be happier!
Dates: 4 Sunday afternoons:  10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 
Times: 
  - Tween Stress Management: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  - Teen Stress Management: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 
Location: Ralston Center, 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Instructor: Bidi McSorley, MD
Cost: $195
Description: The course meets for four consecutive weeks for 2 hours each week.  There are two separate classes, one for teens and one for tweens.  
Your child will learn a variety of mindfulness techniques inducing formal meditation practice such as breath awareness, body scan and movement meditation, as well as informal practices to use in daily life. 
Requirements:
  • For the tween or middle school group: your child must be in grade 6 through 8 grade as of September 2016.
  • For the high school teen group: your child must be in grade 9 through 12 as of September 2016.
  • Commitment to attend all four classes
  • Commitment to practice daily for 10 to 20 minutes


   Questions? contact Bidi McSorley directly at drmcsorley@bidimcsorleymd.com. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
registration deadline, October 3rd.


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