Center for Adolescent Studies
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The Center for Adolescent Studies is a training institute dedicated to providing high-quality professional development to adults working with adolescents. Our mission is to train adults to help teens thrive through in-person and online professional development and continuing education training.
Center for Adolescent Studies
1M ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
3 Tips for Teaching Mindfulness to Christian Youth
March 9, 2024
Today I’d like to share with you:
some guidance on how to communicate effectively with Christian youth (or their parents) who might have concerns about mindfulness instruction, and
an overview of Christian mindfulness and contemplative practices.
Tip #1. Examine Your Own Assump ..read more
Center for Adolescent Studies
2M ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
A Dozen Songs for Teaching About Healthy Relationships
February 4, 2024
Here are a variety of songs you can use while teaching adolescents and young adults about healthy and unhealthy relationships.
I’ve included brief descriptions to help you choose, but please preview any videos you plan to use with your students or clients to make sure they’re app ..read more
Center for Adolescent Studies
4M ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
5 Types of Boundaries Every Youth Worker Needs
December 22, 2023
Here are a few guidelines for establishing appropriate boundaries with the youth under your care.
Boundary #1
Your Personal Information
In one of my very first sessions teaching English as a Second Language, I was helping students fill out forms. During the break, my supervisor ..read more
Center for Adolescent Studies
6M ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
A Dozen Resources for Teaching Gratitude
November 3, 2023
Here are a variety of songs, videos, and activities you can use to teach your students or clients about gratitude, without sugarcoating the serious challenges they may be facing in their lives.
Finding Things to Be Grateful for
25 Reasons to Be Thankful by Kid President
Cute video with a “L ..read more
Center for Adolescent Studies
6M ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
How to Talk About Marijuana so Teens Will Listen: 4 Essential Tips
October 17, 2023
Talking with teens about marijuana can be challenging. The following tips will help you communicate effectively with youth about their reasons for using cannabis and how it could be impacting them.
Tip #1. Reframe the Conversation
Dr. Sam Himelstein, the director of t ..read more
Center for Adolescent Studies
7M ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
A Dozen Videos for Teaching Mindfulness to Teens
September 22, 2023
Here are a variety of short (1-minute to 5-minute) videos that can help you teach mindfulness to adolescents. I’ve included brief descriptions to help you choose, but please preview any videos you plan to share, to make sure they’re appropriate for your context and the needs of your specif ..read more
Center for Adolescent Studies
8M ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
Five Mindfulness Activities for Each of the Five Senses
August 26, 2023
Here are twenty-five different activities you can try with your students or clients to add some fun variety to your mindfulness lessons.
Focusing on the five senses can also be a good alternative to breath-based practices for youth who suffer from anxiety or who’ve been impacted ..read more
Center for Adolescent Studies
10M ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
A Dozen Songs for Teaching Mindfulness to Teens
July 15, 2023
Here are a variety of songs and videos that you can use to teach your students or clients about mindfulness. I’ve included brief descriptions to help you choose, but (as with any other materials you plan to share with youth) please preview them to make sure they’re appropriate for your context ..read more
Center for Adolescent Studies
1y ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
Four Dos and Don’ts for Setting Effective Boundaries with Youth
March 18, 2023
“Wisdom is knowing when to employ the gentle compassion of understanding and when to employ the fierce compassion of good boundaries.”
Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
If you work with youth in any capacity, there will inevitably be times when you’l ..read more
Center for Adolescent Studies
1y ago
Catharine Hannay, MA
Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance.
CatharineHannay.com
How Can I Help Others When I’m Struggling Myself?
September 26, 2022
I’m sure you’ve already heard many times that you should “put on your own oxygen mask first” or that “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” I don’t think any of us disagree, but there are times when that advice isn’t enough. What if you feel like the well’s run dry, or like there’s no more o ..read more