Mindfulness and Self-Care Workshop

Objective of the workshop

The workshop is a platform where students can stabilise their emotion and take good care of themselves, by learning some simple mindfulness practices. More importantly, it provides an opportunity for a sincere dialogue between teachers and students, so that students know that their teachers truly care about them.

 

Users of the workshop

This workshop can be delivered by school teachers or professional helpers who have received basic training in mindfulness, such as completing an 8-week MBCT, MBSR or .b Foundations course. They can click the “Requesting Resources Package” link below to upload the proof of their completion of an 8-week mindfulness course and then obtain the link to download all the resources. Teachers or professional helpers who receive no prior training in mindfulness but wish to use the resources can e-mail us (jcpanda@hku.hk) for training. We are happy to deliver a talk on mindfulness and demonstrate how to deliver this workshop in their school. By then, they can obtain the resources.

 

Resources for the workshop

1. Facilitator’s manual
2. ppsx file
3. Student worksheet
4. Audio guides for 4 mindfulness practices

 

Audience and format of the workshop

The audience of the workshop are secondary school students. The stress faced by secondary school students may stem from academic performance, family, peers, or even the social unrest. The workshop can be delivered as class meetings or extra-curricular group activities. The class size may range from 5 to 30 students.

 

The duration of the workshop

The workshop lasts approximately for an hour.  In response to students’ needs, teachers may delete or extend some sessions of the workshop.