Teacher Handbook: A Guide To Teach Mindfulness

TEACHING MINDFULNESS TO ADOLESCENTS A -WEEK CURRICULUM

By Dilcia Granville, Ph.D., LMSW, CTL Founder of Wise Minds Mindfulness Academy

© 2023 Dilcia Granville

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Acknowledgments

With a heart full of gratitude and compassion, I extend my most profound appreciation to all my mindfulness and meditation teachers, whose unwavering inspiration and support have guided me on this transformative journey over the years.

I am profoundly thankful to each of you who, with sincere compassion, aspire to carefully share the gift of min with others Your dedication to spreading mindfulness is a beacon of hope, bringing peace and harmony to countless lives. We create a ripple of mindfulness that touches hearts and uplifts souls.

THANK YOU from the depths of my being!

Dilcia

Dilcia Granville is the visionary Founder and CEO of Wise Minds Coaching Academy, a trailblazing institution dedicated to mindfulness training and personal development. With a profound passion for improving well-being, Dilcia has been a driving force in mindfulness, empowering individuals from all walks of life to cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and inner peace.

Her extensive expertise in addressing mental and physical health disparities and telehealth interventions for underserved communities has made her a respected leader in the healthcare industry. Dilcia's commitment to enhancing care for marginalized populations shines through her research and practical experiences, demonstrating her compassion and dedication to positively impacting society

With a unique ability to present information effectively in both English and Spanish, Dilcia's bilingual skills add tremendous value to her teachings, making mindfulness accessible to diverse audiences Her academy's curated collection of mindfulness resources for children, teens, and adults exemplifies her dedication to nurturing mental health and well-being across generations.

Dilcia Granville continues transforming lives and shaping a more mindful world through Wise Minds Mindfulness Coaching Academy as a mindful advocate, inspiring educator and licensed mental health professional.

At Wise Minds Mindfulness Academy, our vision is to create a mindful world where individuals lead purposeful lives equipped with resilience and self-awareness We aspire to empower diverse communities with accessible mindfulness resources, fostering personal growth and societal well-being.

This curriculum is built for mindfulness practitioners of all experience levels You may have practiced daily but have never taught before Or you ’ ve tried teaching and experienced some challenges. Or maybe you ’ ve taught mindfulness or meditation regularly and are looking for fresh material or ways to improve Regardless of your experience, I aim to increase your comfort level, confidence, and credibility with the material

In this section, you’ll find an overview of your materials teachers’ guide, class slide decks, and student workbook and information on how to use this guide, prepare for your class, and bring effective teaching practices to your course. With this guidance, support, and extra resources, you should be ready to present this course to students in under two weeks

Please review the teacher and student materials before planning your first class Typically, teachers will follow this preparation process:

• Read through the entire teacher’s guide and complete the reflections along the way

• Review the ten session slide decks, lesson scripts, and Teacher Deep Dives

• Review the Student Workbook, which contains daily homework, selfguided meditations, and worksheets

• Review any helpful additional mindfulness resources listed in Part 3 of this guide

• Establish or refine your personal mindfulness practice

• Learn more about beginning your certification process with Mindfulness

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The Services

The Company provides a variety of educational resources and training materials for individuals wanting to learn mindfulness techniques (including those who do or desire to provide training to others in mindfulness), delivered digitally, verbally, and through online courses or programs (as described below). The program content will be delivered online through the website or as indicated on your Order form page. Orders may take several hours to process before email confirmations are sent. If your purchase includes an online Program or Membership site access, you will use a unique username and password that should only be used by you to access the Content. Sharing log-in information, call-in numbers, passwords, and protected links with non-members is prohibited and will result in removal from the program.

Mindfulness Exercises

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Mindfulness Mastermind

The Mindfulness Mastermind is a community of mindfulness practitioners who are provided access to regular online workshops provided by some of the world’s best mindfulness teachers The Mindfulness Mastermind resources will reside in a membership area on the Company website Program or Membership site access shall not be shared Training calls are held via zoom and recordings are made available within the members-only area

Mindfulness Teacher Certification Program

The Mindfulness Teacher Certification Program is a personalized, efficient way to certify to teach mindfulness in professional settings. It includes downloadable resources, allowing participants to schedule up to 5 personalized sessions, which will be held by phone, Skype, or Zoom

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Wise Minds Mindfulness

We have poured blood, sweat, and tears into building this program for you Refunds are only available now if you have completed the program and have yet to gain any value from the program that would enhance your ability to teach mindfulness Please ensure that it suits the purpose you desire to use before purchasing If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us in advance to talk about it

Mindfulness Mastermind Program

No refunds are available for the Mindfulness Mastermind Program; however, you can cancel your membership anytime You can do this by entering your member's area and updating your subscription settings If you need assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at least three days before your monthly renewal date (which is the day of the month that you signed up for the Mastermind), by emailing us at sean [at] support@wisemindscoaching[dot] com with the word “CANCEL” in the subject line.

Mindfulness Teacher Certification Program

We have poured blood, sweat, and tears into building this program for you No refunds are available now if you have not completed the program and have not gained any value from the program that would enhance your ability to teach mindfulness Please ensure that it suits the purpose you desire to use before purchasing If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us in advance to discuss

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