Inward Bound Mindfulness Education

“I have been teaching mindfulness techniques for almost 38 years, in the US and around the world. I recognize this (iBme) as an exciting program, with integrity, compassion and intelligence.” — Sharon Salzberg, Insight Meditation Society (Barre, Ma)
“As Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA MARC and as a long-time teacher of mindfulness for youth, on behalf of MARC I wholly endorse iBme’s work. They are on the forefront of a movement to revolutionize inner development for teens and those who serve them, something desperately needed for our youth who are increasingly stressed and lost.” — Diana Winston, UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC)
“As a psychiatrist I have had the opportunity to see the huge benefit that a basic introduction to mindfulness practices can bring to people suffering from a wide variety of mood and anxiety disorders. What a wonderful plan iBme has to bring education in mindfulness to youths, who so often struggle to manage and tolerate their intense emotions.” — Jennifer Pasternack, MD, PhD, Erie, PA
“The work that this organization does is definitely cutting edge and a most successful program. The adolescents that we have sent to the retreats and workshops have ALL had transformations and have been able to take on self-healing and have had tremendous changes in self-esteem and confidence.” — Candace Coffin, Director of Specialty Services, Mount Rogers Community Services Board
"Heartfelt gratitude to you for a wonderful workshop!! Folks really enjoyed and got much out of the morning with you." — Candace Coffin / Director of Specialty Services, Mount Rogers Community Services Board
“I am excited about this growing movement and pledge 100% support to this organization, its mission and team. I have been working with youth and individuals dealing with PTSD – utilizing meditation and yoga to open pathways to awareness and mindfulness. It works. It is working, and it needs to keep working.” — Niyati Shah, Tranquil Space, Washington, DC
“Mindfulness has great power to reduce stress and promote a deep sense of wellness. For adolescents today, this is an urgent need. Supporting their inner work through thoughtful and effective mindfulness programs, as they are doing at iBme, can have far-reaching consequences for the good of adolescents at this stage of their development and beyond.” — Trish Broderick, PhD, Penn State Prevention Research Center
“As a psychology professor who teaches inner-city college students, I have lost count of the number of students who told me after my lecture on mindfulness and meditation, that they wished they knew how to do that. The iBme program has incredible potential to give students the boost they need to handle some of the challenges they face.” — Orin Davis, Quality of Life Laboratory, New York
“What a great endeavor! Our research demonstrates that mindfulness based programs can change brain structure and function, so a program like iBme can make a true, long-lasting impact on these students.” — Sara Lazar, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

After School Programs

Our Unique Model of Youth Engagement

Our after-school programs focus on three very specific developmental tasks for adolescents. First is the formation of one’s individual sense of identity; second is the achievement of a felt sense of connection and belonging with others in one’s peer group; third is experiencing a sense of purpose and value by giving to the benefit of a larger community. Our holistic focus in all these domains leads to enhanced self-confidence and often evokes transformative emotional healing for youth during this critical period of development.

Dynamic & Fun Social Emotional Learning Activities

We engage teens in fun, multisensory activities to help them investigate their inner life and become more aware of the mental, emotional and behavioral habit patterns that currently comprise their way of functioning and outlook on life. Through games, stories, and movement, participants are led through a graduated series of whole-brain, whole body, and mindful exploration exercises that deepen their relationship with self, others and the natural world.

Three Distinct Levels of Engagement

Creating a container that allows teens to feel relaxed and emotionally safe through introductory games, movement, and basic mindfulness exercises.
As the program progresses and individual self-awareness rises the teens are provided with more advanced games and opportunities for deeper levels of social and emotional risk taking.
Teens use their new awareness and communication skills to brainstorm and collaborate with peers and adults in designing service learning projects.

iBme has worked with numerous types of after school populations and settings including community centers, foster care networks, public school and private school after-school programs and working with inner city youth. We have completed one-day workshops, weekly meetings, and worked with numerous programs to fit our program to the time they have available.

If you are interested in having iBme come to your program please contact: contact@ibme.info

Transformative Retreats & Programs for Teens, Parents & Professionals

After School Programs

Our Unique Model of Youth Engagement

Dynamic & Fun Social Emotional Learning Activities

Three Distinct Levels of Engagement

iBme, Inc.