WINTER SCHEDULE:
JanuAry 19-February 9, 2025
WINTER SCHEDULE
Sundays 10:00AM-11:30AM PT
Week 1: January 19, 2025 10:00AM-11:30AM PT: 1.5 hours of LIVE time with Gina Biegel
Week 2: January 26, 2025 10:00AM-11:30AM PT: 1.5 hours of LIVE time with Gina Biegel
Week 3: February 2, 2025 10:00AM-11:30AM PT: 1.5 hours of LIVE time with Gina Biegel
Week 4: February 9, 2025 10:00AM-11:30AM PT: 1.5 hours of LIVE time with Gina Biegel
6 Hours: LIVE experiential group time with Gina Biegel
*Denotes a skip in schedule, or time adjustment
NOTE:
We work hard to stay on schedule, but in cases of utmost necessity we may change the time or date of a scheduled course. In that unlikely event you will receive notice via email as early as possible.
Course dates and times are subject to change, but it is the intention that this not take place unless of utmost necessity. Courses are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST) or Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) depending on the time of year.
Mindful Check-In (15-20 mins)
Topics for the Week--Mindful practice and other key skills (remaining time)
Each class typically starts with a ‘mindful check-in’ where youth can share highs and lows for the week, review practices from previous weeks, and ask questions of the instructors. This is followed by a discussion of the topics for the week followed by the assignment of ‘On-Your-Own-Practices’ OYOPs for youth to work on outside of the group. Topics covered over the duration of the program include:
Youth and Instructor Introductions
Defining and Understanding Stress (Good Stress & Bad Stress)
The Role of Life Stressors
Responding to Stress: The Fight-Flight-Freeze Response
Your Stress Waves
Ride the Stress Waves: Manage Your Stress
The Dropping-In Mindfulness Practice to Reduce Stress
Stress the Problem; Mindfulness a Solution
Current Status Assessment and Setting Intentions (Letting Go of Your Problems)
Introduction to the Mindful Check-In
The Mindful Qualities
Awareness of the Positive and Pleasant Life Moments
Take in the Good: Doing What You Enjoy
How to Be Mindful: Awareness of the Senses
Informal Practice: Mindful of Your Interests
The Mindful Check-In
Sitting Body-Scan Practice
Assessing and Navigating Your Basic Needs
What is Self-Care?
Positive Self-Care Activities to Resource Yourself
130 Positive Coping Skills
Self-Care Levels I-IV
The Self-Care Water Bottle
Look Up from Your Device
Mindful of Silence
The Mindful Check-In
Notice the Landscape of Your Thoughts and the Negative Selection Bias
How to Be with Your Thoughts: The Railroad Activity
Your Train of Thoughts
Understanding the Role of Mindfulness and Brain Science—Neuroplasticity
Engage in Positive Neuroplasticity with HOT
The Playlists of Your Life: Music and the Role of Positive Neuroplasticity
Taking Mindful Downtime and Refueling Yourself
Gratitude Practice: Be in an Attitude of Gratitude
The Gratitude Tree
Course Celebration