IAAM Life programming Fall and Winter 2020-2021

Georgetown Mindful Teen Circle

Programming Fall and Winter 2020-2021

Program Overview

Georgetown Mindful Teen Circle is an eight-week mindfulness circle to support teens ages 12-15. This group meet once a week for 30 minutes. this online community of practice (CoP), teens participate in mindfulness practices and discussions to promote:

• Stress reduction.

• Self-awareness.

• Emotional intelligence.

• Responsible decision making.

• Self-management.

Program Personnel 

• Travis M. Spencer MA., Lead Facilitator, tspencer@iaam-dc.org

• Elicia Wright, Program Coordinator, ewright@iaam-dc.org

  Winter 20-21 Calendar

Week of November 3, 2020- Introduction to Mindful Teen Circles

During this circle teens will:

• Establish zoom circle norms.

• Build rapport with circle members.

• Define Mindfulness.

Week of November 10, 2020- Breath and Body 

Teens will:

• Explore the breath and body as anchors for Mindfulness practices

• Discuss presenting effects pre and post-practice

Week of November 17, 2020- Thoughts and Emotions 

 Teens will:

• Explore and name positive and negative emotions.

• Explore thoughts during mindfulness practice.

• Discuss how thoughts affect moods and subsequent behaviors.

Week of November 24, 2020- Overall Friendliness

Teens will

• Explore friendship at school and in the community.

• Explore positive and negative relationships with friends.

• Discuss negative peer pressure and ways to be assertive, and kind with peers.

Week of December 1, 2020- December 8, 2020
Celebrating accomplishments and success 

Teens will:

• Check-in with Mr. Spencer

• Explore positive events in their life and in family life.

• Define optimism

Week of December 15, 2020- Compassion 

Teens will:

• Define self-compassion and compassion.

• Explore the benefits of compassion to well being.

Week of December 22, 2020-Wise Choices 

Teens will:

• Explore the benefits of compassion to well being.

Week of December 29, 2020- The Drama Triangle 

Teens will:

• Explore the Karpman’ Drama Triangle 

Week of January 5, 2021-  Mindful Teen Ceremony 

Teens will:

• Reflect on Topics

• Conduct a closing ceremony

Enroll in 20-21 Georgetown Mindful Teen Circles NOW!!

Mindfulness will awaken and empower African Americans and their Allies to live in an inclusive community.