Mindfulness
Helping at-risk youth grow into resilient adults
Building resilience in vulnerable youth
Mindfulness is incorporated into our programme to help vulnerable youth develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence and resilience to cope with stressful events in life.
Our programme partners
WHY MINDFULNESS?
The joy of just being mindful
More youth are anxious, depressed and stressed than ever before. They need all the help and opportunities they can get to cope and flourish.
Mindfulness offers this break and helps them function more effectively and clearly.
The simple act of practising mindfulnessāhow to relax, focus and just breatheācould be one of the greatest gifts and lifelong skills they receive.
WHO WE IMPACT
Empowering youth with a lifelong skill
Mindfulness has the power to increase focus and, at the same time, reduce issues with anxiety among at-risk youth.
We conducted a successful pilot in the Singapore Girls Home in 2018, where we engaged trainers to deliver mindfulness-based programmes that help to reduce stress and improve behavioural regulation.
With its success, we expanded the initiative to other youth and childrenās Homes and Shelters in 2019, including Pertapis Centre for Women & Girls, and Singapore Girls' Home.
Beneficiaries weāve impacted
Beneficiaries weāve impacted
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Cultivating mind-body awareness with youth
Developing a strong connection between mind and body is an invaluable skill for youth. It can be taught and strengthened through mindfulness-based meditation, movement, and other activities.
Mindfulness in Positive Psychology
One of the tools used to increase positive feelings and improve quality of life.
- Positive PsychologyBased on research rooted in Positive Psychology, we collaborate with trainers to develop a mindfulness programme.
- MindfulnessMeditation and breathing exercises are staples of practising mindfulness to improve emotional regulation and cognitive well-being.
More about the programme
ECF starts outreach to help youth manage their emotions
OUR FUTURE PLANS
Introducing mindfulness to a younger audience
When we teach mindfulness to children, we equip them with tools to build self-esteem, focus better, and manage stress. That is why we plan to extend the programme to a younger audience, that will include primary and secondary school children.
What you can do
Get your organisation on board
If you would like to bring our Mindfulness programme to your beneficiaries, let us know.
Make a donation
Your contribution will help us improve our Mindfulness programme to better support the emotional well-being of youth.
