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The Embodied Teen: A Somatic Curriculum for Teaching Body-Mind Awareness, Kinesthetic Intelligence, and Social and Emotional Skills--50 Activities in Somatic Movement Education
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About The Embodied Teen: A Somatic Curriculum For
Product Description The first book to offer a somatic movement education curriculum adapted to the unique needs of adolescents Susan Bauer presents a groundbreaking curriculum for teaching teens how to integrate body and mind, enhance kinesthetic intelligence, and develop the inner resilience they need to thrive, now and into adulthood. Designed for educators, therapists, counselors, and movement practitioners, The Embodied Teen presents a pioneering introductory, student-centered program in somatic movement education. Using the student's own body as the lab through which to learn self-care, injury prevention, body awareness, and emotional resilience, Bauer teaches basic embodiment practices that establish the foundation for further skill development in sports, dance, and leisure activities. Students learn the basics of anatomy and physiology, and unlearn self-defeating habits that impact body image and self-esteem. By examining their cultural perceptions, they discover their body prejudices, helping them to both respect diversity and gain compassion for themselves and others. Concise and accessible, the lessons presented in this book will empower teens as they navigate the volatile physical and emotional challenges they face during this vibrant, powerful stage of life. Review “How can we care for the life of our world if we haven’t learned to experience and care for our own bodies? By showing how to develop kinesthetic intelligence in the teenage years, Susan Bauer’s groundbreaking book will have an impact not only on countless lives but on the health and resilience of our culture as a whole.” —Joanna Macy, PhD, author of Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy “Susan Bauer offers educators a dynamic curriculum with clear guidelines for helping adolescents discover ways to enliven their sense of self, recognize and accept the diversity of others, and establish a base of lifelong habits for well-being. This book should be read by anyone who wants to create a trusting and enriching environment for teens.” —Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, developer of Body-Mind Centering® and author of Sensing, Feeling, and Action: The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering® “Finally, a first-person guide to embodied awareness focused on teens! Susan Bauer offers not just ideas about moving and communicating but explorations and ‘best practices’ that have been tested and refined over decades. This book both includes and respects the voices of youth in these critical years of their development. A ‘must-read, must-own’ resource for respecting our bodies and the planet we all share.” —Andrea Olsen, author of Body and Earth: An Experiential Guide “Susan Bauer is a bold pioneer in somatic education. She has spent many years of study and experimentation developing the somatic, emotional and creative program presented in this book, based on her work with many experts in the field. The result is a program that will immensely enhance the education of our future adults and leaders. The Embodied Teen presents a rationale and a program more comprehensive and systematic than many past experimentations in adolescent curriculum. It is a must-read for all educators and more importantly a must-do for all administrators. Do not simply read this book, but act upon it in any way you can to make its vision a reality in the education of our youth.” —Deane Juhan, movement reeducation therapist and author of Job’s Body: A Handbook for Bodywork and Touched by the Goddess: The Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual Powers of Bodywork “The Embodied Teen is an important source book for anyone in the field of dance education. Although it addresses youth, the material is valuable for any age level. For years I have referred to Mabel Todd’s The Thinking Body for reference. Now I have a new book to refer to. Susan Bauer has written with clarity and interest in a way that any one of us as teachers can find new ideas and inspiration. I would not be w
