Mindfulness-based Interventions with Children and Adolescents: Research and Practice

This book provides a comprehensive review of mindfulness-based interventions for children and adolescents,covering topics such as the nature of mindfulness,psychological processes,assessment,educational settings,and clinical applications. It offers insights from internationally-renowned clinicians and scholars and is useful for academics, practitioners, and students in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of mindfulness-based interventions for children and adolescents, offering refreshing insights and perspectives. Drawing upon a robust foundation of research and practice, it explores the essence of mindfulness, examines the psychological mechanisms underlying it, and provides valuable guidance on assessing its presence.

Mindfulness, at its core, revolves around our ability to be fully attentive and present to the experiences unfolding in our daily lives. This book employs current research to delve into various aspects, including the fundamentals of teaching mindfulness to children and adolescents, the assessment of mindfulness in this population, the integration of mindfulness in educational settings, and its clinical applications in mental health, encompassing substance abuse, hyperactivity, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Contributions from esteemed clinicians and scholars worldwide enrich this book, offering a balanced account of the strengths and limitations of current research. It sheds light on how mindfulness-based programs can be utilized to promote well-being and alleviate suffering, making it an invaluable resource for academics, scholars, and postgraduate students engaged in the study of the mental health of children and adolescents.

Moreover, this book holds appeal to psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, and professionals such as school counselors who provide clinical care to children and adolescents. Its comprehensive nature and practical insights make it a valuable tool for practitioners seeking to enhance the mental health outcomes of their clients.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367682446