Our programs are offered free of charge and open to all children and youth of all gender identities in North Durham (Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock).
What is the Mindful Minds program?
Mindful Minds is a new group program that provides youth aged 10 to 14 with tools and resources for self-care, managing their emotional well-being and building resiliency.
Program participation is free!
Weekly Topics
Week #1: Introduction
- Introducing the participants to the program
- Getting to know each other and what to expect for the next 7 weeks
Week #2: Positive Self-Talk
- Let’s talk about positive emotions
- Boosting our confidence together
Week #3: Confidence
- Changing our environments
- Identifying the happy things in our lives and around us
Week #4: Setting Goals
- Making big versus little goals together
- Setting our own goals
Week #5: Empowerment
- Let’s talk about positive self-esteem
- Building confidence in others and us
Week #6: Self-care
- The importance of self-care for each of us
- Practicing our own self-care
Week #7: Towards a New Me
- Changing our perspective
- Loving ourselves
Week #8: Celebrating our Successes
- Reflecting on the last 8 weeks together
- Let’s celebrate together
Mindful Minds is made possible by support from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund and the Canada Post Community Foundation.
Facilitator of the Program
Our service delivery staff, Amanda, will be running the Mindful Minds group program. Amanda is a Registered Social Worker who, with the support of staff and post-secondary practicum students, developed the Mindful Minds group program.
Amanda is available to chat and provide more information regarding the program! You can reach her at 905-985-3733 ext. 3 or by email, amanda.albano@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca