Foreword, Susan Kaiser Greenland
Introduction: Toward a Model of Teaching and Learning Mindfulness,
Christopher Willard
I. Bringing Mindfulness to Youth
1. Mindfulness with Elementary-School-Age Children: Translating
Foundational Practices from the Clinic to the Classroom, Lindsey
Knowles, Matthew S. Goodman, & Randye J. Semple
2. Teaching Mindfulness to Captive Teens in the Classroom, Richard
Burnett
3. Mindfulness with Special-Needs Populations, Wynne Kinder &
Christen Coscia
4. Teaching Mindfulness across Differences: A Spectrum of
Perspectives, Betsy Hanger
5. Child Development: Attunement, Attachment, and Emerging
Qualities, Lesley Grant
6. "Right Now, We're Not Meditating": Working with Youth Who
Challenge Us, JoAnna Harper
7. Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment with
Probation-Involved Youth, Sam Himelstein
8. Cultivating Rootedness and Connectedness in a Digital Age, Ozum
Ucok-Sayrak &Gregory Kramer
9. Mindful Parenting: A Mindfulness Course for Parents in Mental
Health Treatment, Susan Bögels
II. Bringing Mindfulness to Life
10. Yoga: Reaching Heart and Mind through the Body, Jennifer Cohen
Harper
11. Movement and Dance, Suzi Tortora
12. Mindfulness in Sports, Amy Saltzman
13. The Young and the Hungry, Marcella Wuchler Cox, & Char
Wilkins
14. Mindfulness in Nature, Iman L. Khan
15. Mindfulness with a Beat, Betsy Rose
16. Mindfulness and Art, Vanessa C. L. Weiner
17. Mindful Games, Deborah M. Plummer
18. The Contemplation Music Writing Project: "Get into It, and Get
It Out", Jeffrey Pflaum
III. The Science of Mindfulness
19. Mindfulness Training for Children and Adolescents: Updates on a
Growing Science with Novel Applications, David S. Black, Marvin G.
Belzer, Randye J. Semple, & Brian M. Galla
20. Mindfulness, Executive Function, and
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Bringing It All Together,
Mark Bertin
21. Neurobiological Models of Meditation Practices: Implications
for Applications with Youth, Willoughby Britton & Arielle
Sydnor
Index
Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and
educational consultant with a specialty in mindfulness. Based in
Boston, he speaks on the topic of mindfulness and meditation with
young people nationally and internationally, and teaches at Harvard
Medical School. Dr. Willard is on the board of directors of the
Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and is President of the
Mindfulness in Education Network. He has been practicing sitting
meditation since 1999. He is coauthor of The Mindfulness Matters
Program for Children and Adolescents: Strategies, Activities, and
Techniques for Therapists and Teachers and coeditor of Teaching
Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens, among other books. His
website is www.drchristopherwillard.com.
Amy Saltzman, MD, is a holistic physician and mindfulness coach
whose passion is supporting people of all ages in enhancing their
well-being and discovering the Still Quiet Place within. She is
recognized by her peers as a visionary and pioneer in the fields of
holistic medicine and mindfulness for youth, and her current work
focuses on sharing mindfulness with school-age youth in
socioeconomically diverse school and community settings. In
collaboration with the Department of Psychology at Stanford
University, she has conducted two research studies evaluating the
benefits of teaching mindfulness to child–parent pairs and to
children in low-income elementary schools. To support others in
discovering the joy and peace of the Still Quiet Place, Dr.
Saltzman has written the book A Still Quiet Place: A Mindfulness
Program for Teaching Children and Adolescents to Ease Stress and
Difficult Emotions and created two CDs, Still Quiet Place:
Mindfulness for Young Children and Still Quiet Place: Mindfulness
for Teens. Her website is www.stillquietplace.com.
"Being aware of life as it unfolds brings clarity, connection, and
creativity into everyday experiences. This magnificent collection
of pearls of wisdom and practical advice is an important resource
for any educator or clinician who supports the development of
children and teens. The experienced contributors offer unique
perspectives on cultivating mindful awareness with a range of
populations and age groups, offering a spectrum of accessible,
useful strategies we can apply immediately. Soak in these pages and
enjoy the benefits for all concerned!"--Daniel J. Siegel, MD,
Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine; Executive Director,
Mindsight Institute
"Willard and Saltzman have put together a rich tapestry of
accessible, practical applications for bringing mindfulness to
children and adolescents. What’s unique about this book is the wide
range of ways it offers to help young people build emotional
intelligence and resilience, and to prepare them to thrive on their
way to adulthood."--Elisha Goldstein, PhD, Co-Founder, Center for
Mindful Living, Los Angeles
"What a delight to have such a deep and broad reference to inform
and advance the field of teaching mindfulness to youth! Willard and
Saltzman have their fingers on the pulse of this rapidly growing
field. Assembled mindfully, lovingly, and skillfully, this volume
is written and edited by leading authorities. Take the time to
delve in deeper after scanning the impressive table of contents,
and you will find a richness of content and wisdom to inform and
guide you in doing this important work."--Steven D. Hickman, PsyD,
Executive Director, Center for Mindfulness, University of
California, San Diego
"I can't think of a book about working with youth that is more
comprehensive, detailed, practical, and clear. The down-to-earth,
broadly applicable approach outlined here will draw out children's
and teens' boundless inner strength, creativity, resilience, and
kindness. I hope every person who teaches or counsels our children
reads this book."--Congressman Tim Ryan, author of A Mindful
Nation
"A remarkable synthesis of the mindfulness in education movement.
Balancing research, theory, and practical guidance, this book is a
'must have' for anyone interested in integrating mindfulness into
their work with youth. Instead of just telling kids to pay
attention, be nice to each other, and regulate their emotions, this
book shows how to support them experientially in cultivating these
priceless qualities. The contributors offer deep insights into how
to integrate mindfulness into diverse communities and how to teach
all youth who could benefit, including those with special needs or
addictions."--Daniel Rechtschaffen, MFT, author of The Way of
Mindful Education
"This book sparkles like a diamond--its many facets will dazzle the
reader. Leading authors have contributed insightful chapters on the
latest developments in mindfulness for children and youth. A 'must
read.'"--Eline Snel, Director, International Academy for Mindful
Teaching, The Netherlands
"An invaluable resource for anyone interested in teaching
contemplative practices to youth. The contributing authors
beautifully and authentically illustrate how mindfulness can be
taught to youth in many different settings. Today’s youth can
greatly benefit from engaging with mindfulness skills; this book
offers excellent examples for how these practices fit into the
lives of children and teens."--Joshua C. Felver, PhD, ABPP, School
Psychology Program, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University -
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