In today’s world, teens and pre-teens face increasing pressure from technology, academic demands, and major life transitions. These stressors can affect both physical and emotional well-being and make it harder to feel steady, focused, and connected.
This course teaches practical mindfulness skills to help teens navigate change, reduce reactivity, and make healthier choices. Students strengthen attention, emotional regulation, and self-care through guided practice and supportive discussion.
What You’ll Learn
- Strengthen focus and attention.
- Respond to challenging situations with less emotional reactivity.
- Use strategies that support wiser decision-making.
- Build kindness and compassion for themselves and others.
- Develop practical self-care skills.
The Practice
- Gentle stretching and yoga.
- Mindful meditation practices to support relaxation and awareness.
- Self-reflection through journaling, activities, and group discussion.
Mariana Ampudia
Mariana Ampudia is a certified mindfulness instructor for kids and teens with training through the UCSD Center for Mindfulness and experience teaching school-based mindfulness programs and supporting mindful and compassionate parenting workshops.
A refund (minus your $50 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit) will be made for cancellations submitted in writing up to 7 days prior to the event start date by emailing mindfulness@.ucsd.edu. No refunds will be allowed within 6 days of the event start date.
Please be aware that the registration fee, deposits, and funds are non-transferable to other programs.
In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee. In regards to in-person programs, the center is not responsible for any refunds to transportation, hotel accommodations, or any miscellaneous expenses.
Refunds are processed using the same method as the original payment (unless past 180 days).