Integrating Mindfulness into Youth Service Settings (Part 2 of 2)
Event Information
About this Event
Facilitator: Kelly Andrews, Founder & Mindfulness Consultant; Sunhearted LLC
Description: This is the second part of a two-part interactive training where we will learn how to incorporate mindfulness in youth programs. We will continue exploring emotional regulation, how mindfulness can empower youth, and how to integrate these practices into your environment. Participants will have the opportunity to practice new mindfulness skills with peers and get feedback from the group.
**Part 1 of this training is held on Tuesday, January 21. Attendance at both sessions is required**
Takeaways:
- Understand the effect of mindfulness on the brain.
- Assemble a toolbox of go-to mindfulness activities and games.
- Acquire skills to utilize mindfulness in day-to-day interactions with young people.
Session Style: Lecture; Round table discussion; Interactive workshop
Recommended for: Direct service/site staff; Managers or site leads; New to youth development
DQUAC is dedicated to creating a safe and accessible space for everyone who participates in our trainings and events. We welcome persons of all abilities and will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you need a specific accommodation for this event, please contact Melanie Kartzmer, at Melanie_kartzmer@dpsk12.org or 720-423-1803 as soon as possible so we can make arrangements.
DQUAC No-Show Policy:
We truly value our facilitators’ time, and we always want to make sure that we can give them an accurate count of registrations in advance of the training, as it impacts material preparation and facilitation styles.
We expect all registered participants to attend the training. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration through Eventbrite or notify us at least 24 hours in advance.
If you do not show up to three trainings that you registered for, the DQUAC Leadership Team reserves the right to revoke your privileges to attend DQUAC trainings and may reach out to the leadership of your organization if a pattern of no-shows occurs.
