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Handbook of Mindfulness in Education, 1st ed. 2016
Integrating Theory and Research into Practice
Mindfulness in Behavioral Health Series
Coordinators: Schonert-Reichl Kimberly A., Roeser Robert W.
Language: EnglishSubjects for Handbook of Mindfulness in Education:
Keywords
Academic Achievement; Adolescence; Behavioral Disorders; Child Development; Compassion; Conduct Disorders; Contemplative Education; Contemplative Practices; Early Childhood Education; Emerging Adults; Emotion Regulation; Intervention; Mindfulness; Mindfulness Education; Pain Management; Physician Training; Self-regulation; Social-Emotional Learning; Stress Reduction; Teacher Education
Publication date: 03-2016
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 09-2017
Support: Print on demand
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This handbook addresses the educational uses of mindfulness in schools. It summarizes the state of the science and describes current and emerging applications and challenges throughout the field. It explores mindfulness concepts in scientific, theoretical, and practical terms and examines training opportunities both as an aspect of teachers? professional development and a means to enhance students? social-emotional and academic skills. Chapters discuss mindfulness and contemplative pedagogy programs that have produced positive student outcomes, including stress relief, self-care, and improved classroom and institutional engagement.
Featured topics include:
- A comprehensive view of mindfulness in the modern era.
- Contemplative education and the roots of resilience.
- Mindfulness practice and its effect on students? social-emotional learning.
- A cognitive neuroscience perspective on mindfulness in education that addresses students? academic and social skills development.
- Mindfulness training for teachers and administrators.
- Two universal mindfulness education programs for elementary and middle school students.
The Handbook of Mindfulness in Education is a must-have resource for researchers, graduate students, clinicians, and practitioners in psychology, psychiatry, education, and medicine, as well as counseling, social work, and rehabilitation therapy.
Defines mindfulness and its potential role as well as value-added effects in education
Culls emerging research in mindfulness practices with children, adolescents, and emerging adults
Chapter contributions from world-renowned experts
Examines emerging theory on mindfulness, education, and human relationships
Provides scientific and contemplative bases for the study of mindfulness in education
Offers future directions for theory, research, and practice
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras