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.
Resources for the workshop (English, Cantonese and Putonghua versions are available)
- Facilitator’s manual
- ppsx file
- Student worksheet
- 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.