Transforming Higher Education
One Mindful Student at a Time
Empower your students to move from feeling stressed and burnt out to feeling capable and resilient with our tailored mindfulness program.
THE CHALLENGE
The Mental Health Crisis Among Emerging Adults
Emerging adulthood (ages 18 to 30) is a time of growth and transition, but also instability, disconnection, and pressure.
- 72% report moderate to severe psychological distress
- 75% say stress affects academic performance
- 41% have considered leaving school due to emotional strain
These challenges don’t just impact students. They ripple across campus life, fueling attrition, overloading counseling centers, and straining staff capacity.
The Solution
Mindfulness Education
The American Council on Education’s 2023 report “What Works for Improving Mental Health in Higher Education?” noted, “Mindfulness programs with supervised practice have the most consistently positive evidence.”
Mindfulness, the capacity to pay attention to your present-moment experience with an attitude of kindness and compassionate curiosity, was also identified as one of the most important skills for improving mental health in the largest meta-analysis ever done on the effectiveness of psychotherapy.
The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA) offers evidence-based programming that promotes individual mentoring by a trained teacher and provides supervised practice in the context of small-group learning.
Why MIEA Works
MIEA delivers real change, grounded in research and experience.
Evidence-Based & Practical
Grounded in neuroscience and real-world experience at Duke University.
Taught in Community
Delivered in small groups by certified instructors with one-on-one mentoring.
Backed by Simple Tech
Tools that make it easy to teach, track, and support students, without added admin stress.
Designed for College Students
Built specifically for the developmental needs of emerging adults.
The Evidence
Tangible Results
MIEA’s curriculum, developed at Duke University, is the gold standard for mindfulness education on campuses worldwide. It is taught by a diverse community of 1,000 teachers, to over 60,000 students, on more than 250 campuses, in 14 countries.
Our evidence-based curriculum consistently empowers students to achieve higher levels of well-being and resilience.
MIEA’s curriculum proved effective when taught remotely and helped students cope with COVID-19-related stress and anxiety.
This class has changed my life.
Zachary Olivan
Exercise Science Major / Manhattan College
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How Our Program Works
Contract with the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults to train the necessary number of teachers to fully support your campus and ensure a comprehensive program implementation.
- Strategize for Success
We will develop a customized plan to integrate mindfulness education throughout your campus, aiming to reach the broadest student audience possible. - Welcome MIEA’s Expert Trainers
Together, we will engage participants from your community for our MIEA teacher certification program. Our experienced MIEA faculty will visit your campus to conduct the training. - Witness Student Transformation
Supported by MIEA, your newly trained teachers will offer our evidence-based curriculum to your students, fostering resilience and academic excellence.
what’s included
Full Support for Your Campus
We provide step-by-step support, from initial training to full program implementation, ensuring you have the necessary expertise and assistance.
Our plan includes:
- Mindfulness Fundamentals Course
- Teacher Certification
Immersive Workshop, Online Consultations, 3-Day Mindfulness Retreat - Custom Program Development
- Teacher Dashboard Subscription
- MIEA Mobile Apps for All Students
- Tech Support for Students & Teachers
- Ongoing Mentoring from MIEA
- Custom Marketing
- Quantitative & Qualitative Assessment
- Curriculum Books
With MIEA, you’re equipped with a comprehensive package for impactful, campus-wide mindfulness integration.
Inspiring Words from Our Students
I went into the Mindfulness classes knowing absolutely nothing about meditation or mindfulness. After 4 weeks, I can say that this class truly helped me work through problems in my life that I never thought I could improve.
Taylor James
ASUI just wanted to let you know how helpful these practices have been in my adjustment to living in a new country. I’ve had a few moments where I’ve felt a bit anxious and homesick, but just taking a brief moment to breathe and meditate has made a world of difference to me.
Max Bartlett
Duke UniversityThese classes have changed how I approach relationships, stress, and normal day-to-day activities.
Transform Your Campus
Get Started with MIEA Today
Discover the Difference
Our tailored, evidence-based curriculum equips professionals like you to build resilience in students and transform higher education, one mindful student at a time.
Science-Backed Results
Our evidence-based curriculum enhances well-being, reduces stress, improves sleep, fosters self-compassion, and promotes resilience.
Tailored for Students
Our curriculum is uniquely designed for college-aged adults, addressing their specific needs and challenges with practical skills.
Guided by Experts
Led by experienced faculty and trainers, our Mindfulness Teacher Certification program ensures our curriculum is delivered skillfully.
Seamless Technology
Effortlessly manage courses, boost engagement, and create meaningful connections with students with our innovative tools.
Inspiring Words from Our Teachers
We chose MIEA because it was tailored specifically to the population we were serving. This is what really stood out to us among other potential programs… The certification does not end with the training!
Penelope Wong
Berea CollegeThe ending of my classes left me in tears as the students shared the impact of the class.I am honored to be given the opportunity to engage with students in a meaningful, transformative, mindful way. What a gift!
Cheryl Mitri, MSW, RSW
Seneca CollegeLast night each student’s check-in sounded like a glowing testimonial of how transformative class has been for them in a short time, and how the range of positive experiences was motivation for them to keep it up.
Maria Sperduto
Yale UniversityGlobal Impact
Campus-Wide Transformation
The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults has collaborated with leading campuses to transform how educators and students build resiliency and the skills needed to succeed.
Join these institutions in providing proven strategies for your students and staff.
