Background Information:

"Mindfulness is feeling the sun on your skin, feeling the salty tears rolling down your cheeks, feeling a ripple of frustration in your body, mindfulness is experiencing both joy and misery as and when they occur, without having to do something about it…” Eline Snel

Eline Snel is the author of the well-known and treasured mindfulness books for parents and children, “Sitting Still Like Frog”, “Sitting Still Like a Frog Activity Book”, “Breath Through This” - a mindfulness book for parents of adolescents, and her new release, "The Little Frog Awakes". Over a number of years and many pilot programs with children and teenagers, Eline also developed the highly regarded and much-loved Mindfulness Matters, a mindfulness course for children and teens. Mindfulness Matters is an 8-10-week mindfulness training course designed for children and teenagers. It can be delivered in schools, in after-school programs, in private practice, hospitals and clinics. The programs are designed and tailored to 4 different age groups and taught by teachers trained by the Academy for Mindful Teaching (AMT).

This Introduction Workshop:

Join us on April 13th (7pm HKT - GMT+8) for this free Introduction workshop where we will introduce the Mindfulness for Children courses, and explain the teacher training program, conditions for participation, and what to expect for the certification process and beyond. Our session will be filled with information and experience with time for questions.

Your host this evening: Eline Snel, Founder of the Academy for Mindful Teaching Foundation

"I enjoy developing (new) training and education materials, developing Mindfulness Apps for children and writing books. I give training and workshops at home and abroad with heart and soul. The annual silent retreat provides peace in a busy life. As a keynote speaker I am regularly invited to conferences abroad, and in Nijmegen I am a guest lecturer in the field of Mindfulness for children at Radboud University.

My books Sitting Still Like a Frog for parents of children aged 4-12 (2010) and Breathe Through This (2014) have been published in 42 countries and translated into 30 languages.

As a member of the Board of Trustees of the AMT Foundation, I will oversee the course of the AMT, with an emphasis on continuing to maintain and guarantee the quality of our training courses and developing new material. What we do is who we are!"

Our Teacher Training Program:

This experiential 6-day program (to teach children 4-12 year-olds) allows you to explore and learn about every lesson in the children courses. You will engage and learn through observing, leading and participating in lessons and exercises demonstrated by the trainers and fellow participants adn much, much more. We believe that experiential participation is the best way to learn.

Each participant will receive 2 Trainer's Handbooks covering the ages 4-8 and 8-12 years, along with other downloadable resources to support you as you teach Mindfulness Matters to children.

Conditions for participation

- Completion of an eight-week MiE/MBSR/MBCT/MSC training by a certified trainer

- Work with children aged 4-12 in schools, private practice, healthcare, or after-school care.

Co-host and your trainer : Angie Bucu

Angie is the partner and teacher trainer in the Asia region for AMT, and a passionate mindfulness instructor for children, teenagers, and adults. She is an MBSR teacher and facilitator, Insight Dialougue facilitator and has a Master of Wellness degree. She has trained in MBSR, MBCT, CEB, children’s yoga, and ID. She has attended a number of long-term mindfulness retreats and organizes retreats for Hong Kong-based participants.

AMT Asia Teacher Training Program 2022:

Teaching mindfulness to children is a special and delightful experience filled with opportunities to guide them in developing inner awareness, attention and kindness. If you are interested in bringing mindfulness to the children and young people in your life, the Teacher Training course in the Method Eline Snel – Mindfulness Matters program may be of interest. Our next Teacher Training commences on April 23 & 24, 2022 in Hong Kong.

For those who cannot join us in person in Hong Kong, we are also offering the same Teacher Training online commencing on May 13th, 2022 over two long weekends. If you are a therapist, counsellor or teacher living in Asia, Australia, NZ and even Europe, the online teacher training may be right for you.

For more information about the Academy for Mindful Teaching and the Method Eline Snel courses, you may also visit our website: elinesnel.com or contact amtasia@elinesnel.com.

What some of our past participants have said:

“The course content is just so funny and cute and that is engaging to kids” Effie

“I really enjoyed the course. It was thought provoking and informative and totally inspiring, and I really appreciate being a part of it and now imparting the wisdom and knowledge to the children I work with. Thank you Angie & Eline” Andrea

“It's well thought out, would love to try it out on my clientele. I found that learning the importance and skills to cultivate acceptance and open awareness throughout the sessions very useful and was a reminder to allow the space to find my own voice.” Rachel

"It reminded me how important practice is to teach mindfulness” Eric

“The demonstration of the lessons and the opportunity to practice the exercises and lessons in small groups was really important as I might not know how to do some of these just by reading the words. The qualities of the trainer helped us learn this.” Joanne

“It is helpful to listen to the thoughts/feelings/opinions of others. This open discussion and working with the materials can be useful and thought-provoking, especially as we are all just beginning. The variety of ways to experience the material is great” Stephanie

"The teaching and sharing from the teachers was valuable . They are incredible role models for us, as teachers of children mindfulness courses. Really feel very grateful that I have met my lovely classmates ....and generous sharing of resources, experience and many many things. Let's work hard together for the wellbeing of the children." Priscilla

“I love the genuineness and the humility you brought to the training, helped us feel that we're all on this journey together, and there are always new experiences and discoveries even as an experienced trainer. Overall, I felt safe to share and fully experience the exercises we go through together.” Christine