Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxious Kids

This Group is forming now. Registration closes Friday, March 29.

This 10-session mindfulness program is a healing opportunity for anxious kids ages 9-12. Children will learn to relate in a more adaptive way to their emotions and worry rather than being overwhelmed by their anxiety. This evidence-based program can benefit any child in growing self-acceptance and resilience while decreasing worry and anxiety. The group helps children bring more awareness to their inner world and self-regulate through games, arts and crafts, mindful movement, and mindfulness meditation practices. 

When: Thursdays, April 4-June 6 from 4-5:15 (plus extra 15 minutes after first and last class for parent information session)

Where: Memphis Center for Mindful Living, 4646 Poplar, Suite 435, Memphis, TN 38117

Cost: $50 per group session plus individual intake session for new therapy clients ($140 for intake, but no charge if your child attends the group)

Insurance accepted: Cigna, UHC, BlueCare, UHC Community Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield

We will be using the evidenced-based MBCT for Anxious Children program

To learn more contact Amy Balentine using the Contact Us Button at the top of this page or email her at amy.balentine@mc4ml.com

Group Therapists:

Amy Balentine

Amy Balentine is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Memphis Center for Mindful Living. Additionally, she teaches mindfulness at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Center for Mindfulness. She is co-creator of A Friend in Me program.

Alex Hunt

Alex Hunt is a counselor at the center who works with childrenin individual therapy as well as teaches the A Friend in Me self-compassion class for kids as well as leads the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxious Kids group.