Publisher's Synopsis
Finally--a comprehensive, practical and user-friendly mindfulness resource written specifically for children and adolescents. Best-selling mindfulness author Debra Burdick has blended the latest research and best practices to create this straight-forward guide for improving self-awareness, self-regulation skills, mental health, and social connectedness in kids and teens. This expertly crafted resource features a collection of more than 150 proven tools and techniques, presented in a simple, step-by-step skill building format. Perfect for mental health practitioners, teachers and all in the helping professions. Tools for explaining mindfulness and neurobiology in kids' language *Activities, games, and meditations that build basic through advanced mindfulness skills *Step-by-step instruction on teaching and practicing mindfulness, meditation and reflection *Guidance on choosing age appropriate skills *How to apply mindfulness skills to specific childhood mental health disorders *Journal prompts to help integrate learning *Goal-setting charts for tracking progress *Downloadable worksheets, exercises and reflections
