Learning to BREATHE (L2B) is a research-based mindfulness curriculum for youth audiences. The goal of the program is to improve emotion regulation, attention, and coping skills. The mindfulness-based program teaches participants to experience the present moment with compassion and openness.
Learning to Breathe teaches mindfulness to young learners from 10 years old up to young adults. L2B can be taught in a classroom setting, youth group setting or virtually in 6, 12, or 18 sessions.
L2B is 1 of only 4 programs recognized by CASEL as meeting the criteria for research-based social-emotional learning programs.
You can learn more about Learning to Breathe on the curriculum website.
Goals of the L2B Program
- Help you manage your emotions
- Reduce mental stress
- Strengthen attention
- Integrate mindfulness in your life
- Provide opportunities to practice these skills in a group
For more information, please contact Danette.Hopke@wisc.edu.