For ages 6-12
Mindfulness for Children
For twelve years I have taught children mindfulness: the ability to notice their own thoughts and feelings before those sweep them away.
6-12 years
Individually and in groups
60 minutes, in person or online
3.5 hours, group of 10 children
Czech
How I work with children
I offer Saturday mindfulness courses, not just in Prague: I regularly schedule 3.5 hour courses for a group of 10 children, as well as individual 60 minute sessions, including online. For younger children, an individual session can be split into two 30 minute meetings. A course is either a one off, or more often a regular series, with the number of sessions always agreed according to the child's needs.
Mindfulness doesn't teach children to "stay calm" at all costs. It teaches them to notice what is happening within them, and to have a little more choice in it.
About my experience
I have practiced meditation since I was 20, so for almost 30 years now. In the beginning I was fortunate to learn to meditate with the Tomáš couple, as I belonged to their wider circle of friends. In 2008 I discovered mindfulness through the work of the French psychiatrist and psychotherapist Christophe André, and I completed his mindfulness training with him, both basic and advanced.
Feedback on the courses
I would like to ask for feedback on my son, how he did in the course (despite some initial difficulties). He himself was thrilled. He told me right away that he would definitely want to come again next time. And he showed his siblings what he had learned. Thank you so much.
Our daughter was happy and gave us a rough idea of what you did in the course. She left content, which in itself is a sign that the course was enjoyable.
And I'm very glad that he enjoyed the course with you and that it surely helped him.
Thank you for the seminar, Patrik keeps telling us what he experienced, it must have been an enjoyable time for him.
Open courses in each city:
Interested in a course for your child?
Write to me: I'm happy to talk through which format would suit you best.
Write to Monika