IAAM Life 2022

Mindful Teen Circles

Mindful Teen Circles(MTC) is an online/in-person mindfulness community of practice (CoP) empowering teens to own their own well-being.

MTC's vision is to provide an online/in-person CoP that encourages: 

• Social skills

• Self-compassion

• Self-care

During MTC@GT, teens participate in mindfulness practices, games, and discussions that cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, responsible decision-making, and self-management.

Circles

A Circle consists of 6 to 8 participants who meet weekly online/in-person for eight weeks. There is a two-week break between each Circle for an open enrollment period for new and returning participants.

During each 8-week circle, teens will participate in a participation survey and check in with the facilitator.

Circle Types

Nia Circle

. Nia means purpose in Swahili. This circle supports six-eight members ages 12 and 13.  Nia Circle meets Tuesdays from 5:00-5:30 PM.

MTC themes that we will cover in Nia Circle are:

• Self-awareness/Emotional intelligence

• Responsible decision making

• Being your own Best Friend

• Self-management. 

  • Self-Compassion 

  • Selfcare

  • Preparation and Planning 

Ujima Circle

Ujima means collective work and responsibility in Swahili. This circle supports six-eight members ages 14 and 15. Ujima Circle meets Wednesdays from 5:00-5:30 PM. The MTC themes that we will cover in Ujima Circle are:

• Self-awareness / Emotional intelligence 

• Responsible decision making

• Being your own Best Friend

• Self-management

  • Self-Compassion

  • Selfcare

  • Preparation and Planning

• Community-Building (circle-led) 

  • Generosity 

  • Compassion

  • Lea’s Conflict Resolution

MTC’s mission is to create an inclusive CoP that uses mindfulness to support teens ages 12-15.