Teachers play key roles as partners in the prevention, identification, and intervention of mental health difficulties among children and youth. However, it is essential that teachers are equipped with sufficient mental health literacy to engender effecti
A theoretical model (and accompanying empirical research) is presented which elaborates on the links between self-efficacy, self-acceptance, mindfulness, capacity for pleasure, construction of meaning, and solidarity on the one hand, and subjective well-being and sustainable behavior on the...
While promising in their impact, mobile mental health apps are heterogenous in terms of their specific interventions (e.g., mindfulness techniques, stress reduction), and there are many apps that have not been adequately evaluated [20]. For these reasons, it is imperative to build the evidence...
Investigating the Effectiveness of an Arts-Based and Mindfulness-Based Group Program for the Improvement of Resilience in Children in Need We discuss preliminary findings from a study that investigated the effectiveness of a Holistic Arts-Based Group Program (HAP) for the development of resili... ...
This study examines the effects of the Roots of Empathy (ROE) program on children’s social-emotional competence. ROE is a theoretically derived unive
and consistency encourage mindfulness in yourself and parental caregivers ensure that providers, caregivers, agencies, and other stakeholders work together and share accountability engage in ongoing reflection to improve your self-efficacy and confidence PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Sample scenarios that show you how...
These resources included (1) stress management, including relaxation and mindfulness exercises designed to recognize stressors and emotions without judgment; (2) goal-setting skills, including strategies to set “SMART” (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and time-dependent) goals and track ...
Promotion of Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction in Pre-Adolescents Through Mindfulness Amidst COVID-19 Objectives Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) seem to be a popular way to develop pre-adolescents' regulation abilities, psychological health, and life sati... M Sofia,C Lénia,TL Teres...
Interviews revealed that yoga supported healthy eating through motivation to eat healthfully, greater mindfulness, management of emotional eating, more healthy food cravings, and the influence of the yoga community. Yoga supported physical activity through activity as part of yoga practice, motivation to...
Antshel, KM, Remer, R (2003) Social skills training in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A randomized-controlled clinical trial. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology 32: pp. 153-165 Baer, RA (2003) Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual...