Teen Wellness & Mindfulness Workshop (Ages 13-18) : Emotional Intelligence
Today's teenagers face unprecedented challenges in managing their emotional well-being. The constant pressure of social media creates an environment of ongoing comparison, where carefully curated highlights from peers' lives can trigger feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. The culture of instant gratification, driven by likes, shares, and rapid content consumption, makes it increasingly difficult for young people to develop patience and find deep satisfaction in their achievements.
Digital platforms also amplify peer pressure, as teens feel compelled to maintain specific online personas, often causing them to lose touch with their authentic selves. The fear of missing out (FOMO) and the need for constant validation can lead to a cycle of dependency on external approval rather than fostering internal self-worth.
It is essential for teenagers to learn techniques to "come home to themselves"—to find a quiet space away from the noise where they can reconnect with their feelings and emotional needs. This involves teaching practical mindfulness skills, helping them establish healthy boundaries, and creating safe environments where they can express themselves without fear of judgment.
The goal is to help teens develop a strong sense of self that is not dependent on external validation. By learning to recognise and validate their own emotions, they can build resilience against external pressures and cultivate a more stable sense of self-worth.
Workshop flow
2:00 Welcome and introduction
- Setting group guidelines and safe space agreements
- Opening centering exercise
2:20 Emotional Intelligence
- Understanding modern pressures (social media, academic, peer pressure)
- Group discussion on personal challenges
- Identifying emotional patterns and triggers
- Simple emotional regulation techniques (EFT tapping and journaling)
3:00 Inner World Exploration
- Introduction to art therapy techniques (materials provided: journals, art supplies)
- Guided creative expression exercise
3:45 Break
4:00 Mindfulness Foundation – Honing Focus
- Basic breathing techniques
- Body scan and sound meditation
4:40 Group sharing and reflection
- Moving forward
- Closing circle
Take-home materials
- Mindfulness journal
- Mindfulness cards
Maximum 5 participants to ensure individual attention and comfortable sharing space.
Today's teenagers face unprecedented challenges in managing their emotional well-being. The constant pressure of social media creates an environment of ongoing comparison, where carefully curated highlights from peers' lives can trigger feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. The culture of instant gratification, driven by likes, shares, and rapid content consumption, makes it increasingly difficult for young people to develop patience and find deep satisfaction in their achievements.
Digital platforms also amplify peer pressure, as teens feel compelled to maintain specific online personas, often causing them to lose touch with their authentic selves. The fear of missing out (FOMO) and the need for constant validation can lead to a cycle of dependency on external approval rather than fostering internal self-worth.
It is essential for teenagers to learn techniques to "come home to themselves"—to find a quiet space away from the noise where they can reconnect with their feelings and emotional needs. This involves teaching practical mindfulness skills, helping them establish healthy boundaries, and creating safe environments where they can express themselves without fear of judgment.
The goal is to help teens develop a strong sense of self that is not dependent on external validation. By learning to recognise and validate their own emotions, they can build resilience against external pressures and cultivate a more stable sense of self-worth.
Workshop flow
2:00 Welcome and introduction
- Setting group guidelines and safe space agreements
- Opening centering exercise
2:20 Emotional Intelligence
- Understanding modern pressures (social media, academic, peer pressure)
- Group discussion on personal challenges
- Identifying emotional patterns and triggers
- Simple emotional regulation techniques (EFT tapping and journaling)
3:00 Inner World Exploration
- Introduction to art therapy techniques (materials provided: journals, art supplies)
- Guided creative expression exercise
3:45 Break
4:00 Mindfulness Foundation – Honing Focus
- Basic breathing techniques
- Body scan and sound meditation
4:40 Group sharing and reflection
- Moving forward
- Closing circle
Take-home materials
- Mindfulness journal
- Mindfulness cards
Maximum 5 participants to ensure individual attention and comfortable sharing space.
Today's teenagers face unprecedented challenges in managing their emotional well-being. The constant pressure of social media creates an environment of ongoing comparison, where carefully curated highlights from peers' lives can trigger feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. The culture of instant gratification, driven by likes, shares, and rapid content consumption, makes it increasingly difficult for young people to develop patience and find deep satisfaction in their achievements.
Digital platforms also amplify peer pressure, as teens feel compelled to maintain specific online personas, often causing them to lose touch with their authentic selves. The fear of missing out (FOMO) and the need for constant validation can lead to a cycle of dependency on external approval rather than fostering internal self-worth.
It is essential for teenagers to learn techniques to "come home to themselves"—to find a quiet space away from the noise where they can reconnect with their feelings and emotional needs. This involves teaching practical mindfulness skills, helping them establish healthy boundaries, and creating safe environments where they can express themselves without fear of judgment.
The goal is to help teens develop a strong sense of self that is not dependent on external validation. By learning to recognise and validate their own emotions, they can build resilience against external pressures and cultivate a more stable sense of self-worth.
Workshop flow
2:00 Welcome and introduction
- Setting group guidelines and safe space agreements
- Opening centering exercise
2:20 Emotional Intelligence
- Understanding modern pressures (social media, academic, peer pressure)
- Group discussion on personal challenges
- Identifying emotional patterns and triggers
- Simple emotional regulation techniques (EFT tapping and journaling)
3:00 Inner World Exploration
- Introduction to art therapy techniques (materials provided: journals, art supplies)
- Guided creative expression exercise
3:45 Break
4:00 Mindfulness Foundation – Honing Focus
- Basic breathing techniques
- Body scan and sound meditation
4:40 Group sharing and reflection
- Moving forward
- Closing circle
Take-home materials
- Mindfulness journal
- Mindfulness cards
Maximum 5 participants to ensure individual attention and comfortable sharing space.