Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com 3 Tips for Teaching Mindfulness to Christian Youth March 9, 2024 Today I’d like to share with you: some guidance on how to communicate effectively with Christian youth (or their parents) who might have concerns about mindfulness instruction, and an overview of Christian mindfulness and contemplative practices.    Tip #1. Examine Your Own Assump ..read more

Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com A Dozen Songs for Teaching About Healthy Relationships February 4, 2024 Here are a variety of songs you can use while teaching adolescents and young adults about healthy and unhealthy relationships.  I’ve included brief descriptions to help you choose, but please preview any videos you plan to use with your students or clients to make sure they’re app ..read more

Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com 5 Types of Boundaries Every Youth Worker Needs December 22, 2023 Here are a few guidelines for establishing appropriate boundaries with the youth under your care.   Boundary #1 Your Personal Information  In one of my very first sessions teaching English as a Second Language, I was helping students fill out forms. During the break, my supervisor ..read more

Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com A Dozen Resources for Teaching Gratitude November 3, 2023 Here are a variety of songs, videos, and activities you can use to teach your students or clients about gratitude, without sugarcoating the serious challenges they may be facing in their lives.   Finding Things to Be Grateful for 25 Reasons to Be Thankful by Kid President Cute video with a “L ..read more

Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com How to Talk About Marijuana so Teens Will Listen: 4 Essential Tips October 17, 2023 Talking with teens about marijuana can be challenging. The following tips will help you communicate effectively with youth about their reasons for using cannabis and how it could be impacting them.  Tip #1. Reframe the Conversation Dr. Sam Himelstein, the director of t ..read more

Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com A Dozen Videos for Teaching Mindfulness to Teens September 22, 2023 Here are a variety of short (1-minute to 5-minute) videos that can help you teach mindfulness to adolescents. I’ve included brief descriptions to help you choose, but please preview any videos you plan to share, to make sure they’re appropriate for your context and the needs of your specif ..read more

Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com Five Mindfulness Activities for Each of the Five Senses August 26, 2023 Here are twenty-five different activities you can try with your students or clients to add some fun variety to your mindfulness lessons.  Focusing on the five senses can also be a good alternative to breath-based practices for youth who suffer from anxiety or who’ve been impacted ..read more

Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com A Dozen Songs for Teaching Mindfulness to Teens July 15, 2023 Here are a variety of songs and videos that you can use to teach your students or clients about mindfulness. I’ve included brief descriptions to help you choose, but (as with any other materials you plan to share with youth) please preview them to make sure they’re appropriate for your context ..read more

Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com Four Dos and Don’ts for Setting Effective Boundaries with Youth March 18, 2023 “Wisdom is knowing when to employ the gentle compassion of understanding and when to employ the fierce compassion of good boundaries.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet   If you work with youth in any capacity, there will inevitably be times when you’l ..read more

Catharine Hannay, MA Catharine Hannay is the founder of MindfulTeachers.org and the author of Being You: A Girl’s Guide to Mindfulness, a workbook for teen girls on mindfulness, compassion, and self-acceptance. CatharineHannay.com How Can I Help Others When I’m Struggling Myself? September 26, 2022 I’m sure you’ve already heard many times that you should “put on your own oxygen mask first” or that “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” I don’t think any of us disagree, but there are times when that advice isn’t enough. What if you feel like the well’s run dry, or like there’s no more o ..read more