GENERAL MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION FINDINGS There is an abundance of studies and literature emphasizing the wealth of benefits of mindfulness. It is a wonderful gift you can give your child—a gift that will last for years as they learn and apply its teachings. Here are a couple of articles for you to check out: What meditation can do for your mind, mood, and health. Eight weeks to a better brain.
STUDIES ON MINDFULNESS-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) targeting children and teenagers have received considerable attention as effective methods for enhancing mental health and overall well-being. Our program focuses on developing present-moment awareness with a nonjudgmental attitude. This approach helps young people gain skills in emotional regulation, attention, and stress management. Research highlights the transformative power of MBIs to enhance resilience, boost academic performance, and cultivate vital social-emotional skills by deepening our understanding of feelings and thoughts. By tailoring mindfulness practices like guided meditations, breathing exercises, and mindful play for various age groups, we make these enriching tools engaging and accessible to young minds. Empowering them one mindful breath at a time. 1-Making Friends with Yourself: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study of a Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Adolescents. 2-Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Exploring Pathways to Adolescent Emotional Well-Being. 3-State of the Research: Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents.
STUDIES DONE IN SCHOOLS Mindfulness programs are increasingly being integrated into educational environments to promote students’ psychological well-being. Ongoing research continues to reveal promising results. Below are some (though not all) of the findings. Check them out! 1-Mindfulness-Oriented Meditation for Primary School Children: Effects on Attention and Psychological Well-Being. 2-Exploring a Mindfulness Meditation Program on the Mental Health of Upper Primary Children: A Pilot Study. 3-Benefits of a Mindfulness-based Intervention at School from the Perspective of At-risk Children. 4- Teachers’ Perspectives on the Benefits of Using Mindfulness to Promote the Well-Being and Mental Health of Children. 5- Effects of mindful awareness practices on executive functions in elementary school children.
