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Present & Powerful: Mindfulness in Action

Credit Type: Elective – Health & Wellness (Social-Emotional Learning) Grade Level: 9–12 | Credit Value: 0.5 (15 weeks) Delivery: Hybrid Course: 189900

Amy Jones Wright

English

Certificate Course

0 Students

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Course Overview

Present & Powerful: Mindfulness in Action is a transformative course to help students balance, reflect and focus. In today’s fast-paced, pressure-filled world, students are bombarded by distractions, deadlines, social pressures, and internal expectations. Present & Powerful: Mindfulness in Action helps students slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the present moment. Through practical, science-backed strategies and reflective exercises, this course empowers teens to develop focus, emotional resilience, and inner strength—skills they can carry into every area of life, from academics and athletics to relationships and mental health.

Rooted in contemporary mindfulness practices, this semester-long course blends guided meditation, breathing techniques, self-awareness training, and movement-based mindfulness with discussions on neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and stress reduction. Students will explore the “why” and “how” of mindfulness while learning to apply it in real-life situations like test anxiety, conflict resolution, and social media stress.

The course is built on three pillars: Awareness, Empowerment, and Application. Students will begin by cultivating present-moment awareness, understanding how attention works, and noticing thought patterns without judgment. They will then learn how to regulate their emotional responses, build compassion for themselves and others, and take ownership of their mental well-being. Finally, they’ll apply what they’ve learned to real scenarios—using mindfulness techniques to prepare for exams, deal with difficult emotions, improve sleep, and stay calm under pressure.

Present & Powerful isn’t about sitting still in silence for long periods. Instead, it encourages active engagement through journaling, art, nature walks, movement exercises (like mindful stretching or yoga), audio reflections, and group dialogue. Every student will discover their own unique pathway to mindfulness, guided by activities that are both accessible and meaningful.

Students will also learn how mindfulness is supported by neuroscience. They’ll study how the brain’s prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and stress response systems are affected by mindfulness practices—and how these changes can lead to improved concentration, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. The course makes mindfulness relevant and empowering by giving students tools that fit into their busy lives.

By the end of the course, students will have developed a personal mindfulness toolkit to help them:

Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve focus and concentration
Navigate social challenges with confidence
Strengthen emotional regulation and self-control
Practice gratitude, empathy, and self-compassion
Create routines that support long-term wellness

Whether students are dealing with everyday stress, preparing for college, recovering from burnout, or simply seeking a deeper sense of self, Present & Powerful gives them the chance to become more grounded, centered, and mentally strong. This course is not only about feeling calm in the moment—it’s about building a foundation of mental resilience that lasts a lifetime.

This course is ideal for students who:

Struggle with test anxiety, social stress, or overthinking

Want to improve sleep, mood, or focus

Are interested in psychology, brain science, or wellness

Need healthy coping skills for life transitions

Want to be more confident, kind, and emotionally aware

Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a life skill. Present & Powerful: Mindfulness in Action helps students reclaim their attention, manage their emotions, and walk through life with clarity, courage, and purpose.