Mindfulness and meditation for adolescents : practices and programs
This book describes mindfulness and meditation practices and programs for adolescents by situating the topic in a bio-psychosocial-cultural approach. Using this framework, the benefits of these practices and programs for adolescents-- with an emphasis on evidence-based practices--are explored. In addition to programs based on mindfulness, meditation programs using Transcendental Meditation, Herbert Benson's Relaxation Response, and the Center for Mind Body Medicine's group programs are discussed. The book is targeted toward educators, mental health professionals, researchers, and graduate students interested in the application, development, and study of mindfulness and meditation practices and programs for adolescents
1 online resource (xiii, 174 pages)
9781349952076, 9781349952069, 1349952079, 1349952060
993581682
Printed edition:
An introduction to mindfulness and meditation practices and programs for adolescents
Theoretical foundations supporting mindfulness and meditation for adolescents
Benefits of mindfulness and meditation for adolescents
Mindfulness and meditation for adolescents in educational settings
Home, community-based, and specialized settings
Recommendations, conclusions, and future directions. Mindfulness and Meditation for Adolescents; Acknowledgments; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Practices and Programs for Adolescents; Introduction; Historical Contexts and Definition of Meditation and Mindfulness; Definition and Historical Contexts of Adolescence; Contemporary Pioneers of Mindfulness and Meditation Programs; Jon Kabat-Zinn and Popularization of Mindfulness; Congressman Tim Ryan and the Mindfulness Revolution; Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Transcendental Meditation; Herbert Benson and the Relaxation Response. James Gordon and the Center for Mind-Body MedicineMindfulness and Meditation Literature and Research Base: An Introduction; Books for Adolescents and Scholarly Books for Parents and Professionals; Peer-Reviewed Literature; Research with Adults; Research with Adolescents; Adolescent Voices; Adolescent Mindfulness Skills Practitioner (Wisner & Starzec, 2016, p. 252); Adolescent Voices; Adolescent Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner (Wisner, 2014, p. 633); Summary; Resources; References; 2 Theoretical Foundations Supporting Mindfulness and Meditation for Adolescents; Introduction. Theoretical Foundations of Mindfulness and MeditationPlacing Meditation in Context: Theoretical Frameworks; Growth and Development in Adolescence: The Role of Developmental Neuroscience; Cognitive-Behavioral Theory: The Role of Thoughts and Behavior; Adolescent Voices; Systems and Ecological Theories: Placing Development in a Holistic Context; Adolescent Voices; The Transtheoretical Model of Change: Supporting Change through Integrative Practice; Adolescent Voices; Adolescent Development in Context; Adolescent Identity Development; Adolescent Voices; Adolescent Voices. Positive Psychology and Positive Youth DevelopmentAdolescent Voices; Summary; References; 3 Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Adolescents; Introduction; Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation with Adolescents; Biological Benefits; Cardiovascular Reactivity; Physical Health; Psychological Benefits; Emotional Self-Regulation; Affective Regulation and Well-Being; Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Arousal; Stress Management; Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD; Anger; Adolescent Voices; Adolescent Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner (Wisner & Starzec, 2016, p. 252). Cognitive Self-RegulationAdolescent Voices; Adolescent Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner (Wisner & Starzec, 2016, p. 252); Mindful Awareness and Mindfulness; Attention, Concentration, and Memory; Cognitive Control and Executive Functioning; Academic Performance and School Functioning; Behavioral Self-Regulation; Adolescent Voices; Adolescent Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner (Wisner & Starzec, 2016, p. 254); Sleep Behavior; Behavior Problems; Intrapersonal Psychological Strengths; Adolescent Voices; Adolescent Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner (Wisner, 2014, p. 633)