Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with kindness and curiosity.
iBme’s programs introduce young people to mindfulness through guided meditation, mindful movement, small group discussions and fun group activities. Participants in our programs learn self-awareness, empathy, and compassion, techniques to calm and focus the mind and mindful communication—the foundations for success in all areas of life. Our programs also including applying mindfulness skills to daily life, connecting with nature and creative expression.
The Science
iBme was honored to host with Middlesex School a talk by Dr. Dan Siegel on his book, “Brainstorm: the Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain.”
Research on the impact of mindfulness has shown benefits including increased self-awareness, improved focus and impulse control, decreased stress and anxiety, skillful responses to difficult emotions and increased empathy. Research on the impact of iBme retreats has shown teens experienced increased self-compassion and life satisfaction, and decreased rumination and reactivity following retreat. For more on the science please visit The American Mindfulness Research Association (AMRA).
Further Reading

Brainstorm by Dr. Dan Siegel

Mindful.org and Mindful Magazine

Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World
by Mark Williams and Danny Penman

The Mindful Way to Study by Jake Gibbs and Roddy Gibbs

The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens by Gina Biegel, MA LMFT

Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety by Dr. Christopher Willard

Mindfulness for Teen Anger by Dr. Mark Purcell and Jason Murphy

Growing Up Mindful by Dr Christopher Willard

The Mindful Teen by Dzung X. Vo

Everyday Blessings by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn

A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Working with High-Risk Adolescents by Sam Himelstein
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Guided Meditations

- FOCUS for Teens by Daniel Goleman
- Free guided meditations and 8-week online course from UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
- Free guided meditations by Tara Brach
Listen to recordings from our retreats: