Mindfulness in practice: considerations for implementation of mindfulness-based programming for adolescents in school
Molly Stewart Lawlor, Molly Steward Lawlor1
1University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
New Directions for Youth Development
|August 8, 2014
Summary
Schools can effectively implement mindfulness programs to support social and emotional learning (SEL) in adolescents. This chapter offers practical guidance for successful school-based mindfulness program integration and sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Background:
- Schools are key settings for youth prevention and intervention.
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs benefit many adolescents.
- Mindfulness programs can be integrated within the SEL framework.
Purpose of the Study:
- To embed mindfulness programs within the context of SEL.
- To provide recommendations for successful school-based mindfulness implementation.
- To offer practical resources for selecting and sustaining mindfulness programs in schools.
Main Methods:
- Review of empirical evidence for successful SEL programming.
- Formulation of recommendations based on existing research.
- Identification of practical resources for educators.
Main Results:
- Mindfulness programs can be effectively integrated into school-based SEL initiatives.
- Evidence-based recommendations are provided for implementation.
- Practical guidance is offered for program selection and sustainability.
Conclusions:
- School-based mindfulness programs, integrated with SEL, offer a promising approach for adolescent well-being.
- Successful implementation requires careful planning, resource utilization, and sustained effort.
- This chapter serves as a guide for educators seeking to implement mindfulness in schools.
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