![]() ![]() Positive psychology – Carrie talks about overcoming our in-built negativity bias by focussing on positivity and gratitude, giving the example of a rained-out camp day. The MindUp curriculum is based on four pillars: ![]() brain breaks) - the more they strengthen neural pathways, building mental fitness over time. MindUP teaches kids to treat their brain like a muscle that becomes stronger: the more they practice an activity - and the minutes-long mindful breathing exercises (a.k.a. Kids learn about brain function and the parts of the brain - the amygdala, the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus - right away, which helps illustrate the importance of “brain breaks”, a core practice of the MindUP curriculum. “How do you teach kids to control their emotions without teaching them about the engine that controls everything,” she questions. MindUP is based firmly in neuroscience and Carrie says it’s the most important pillar of the program. MindUP helps kids develop their mental fitness so that they can navigate these challenges and change the trajectory of their life. Just as when Goldie Hawn founded MindUP 20 years ago during the aftermath of 9/11, young people are dealing with increased stress and anxiety owing to the pandemic, which has culminated in what Carrie calls, “a global mental health crisis.” This, along with unhealthy expectations forced on kids by social media, as well as the regular stresses of work, school and sports, makes an organization like MindUP vital. The unique challenges faced by kids in the 21st century Carrie’s extensive career in youth-focused non-profits along with her strong business sense, earned her the honour of being named one of the “ Top 50 Women Leaders of Toronto for 2022” by Women We Admire. Her new role builds on years of experience working across numerous youth development organizations including the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps where she worked to send over 18,000 kids to camp every year. To find out more about the service, see Patterson recently became Managing Director of MindUP, an organization founded by Goldie Hawn after the September 11th attacks in 2001, to give young people the tools to help manage stress, regulate their emotions, and face the challenges of the 21st century with optimism, resilience, and compassion. trans and BAME LGBTQ counsellors are particularly welcome to apply.are training on/qualified from level 7 (Post Graduate level) or above courses.There is currently no closing date for volunteer counsellor applications. MindOut are recruiting both trainee and qualified volunteer counsellors to join our busy, low-cost LGBTQ Affirmative counselling service. We're particularly keen to hear from qualified counsellors who wish to volunteer, though we do offer trainee placements to any LGBTQ counselling trainees. We are continually striving to diversify our counselling team and are keen to hear from BAME and trans counsellors who would like to volunteer with us. ![]() Supervision will be offered for the role. Ideally you will offer both methods of delivery. We do prioritise applicants who are Sussex-based and are also available for face-to-face sessions. Our LGBTQ Counselling service is offering online and telephone counselling, so volunteers will ideally be trained and/or experienced in these ways of working. Applications welcome to join our team of LGBTQ volunteers for our Counselling service. ![]()
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