Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children (MBCT-C): A Clinical Approach for Teaching Mindfulness to Children
Neuromethods January 1, 2026 Randye J. Semple, Laila A. Madni
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for children (MBCT-C) adapts the adult MBCT program both downward (for ages 8–13) and sideways (from preventing depressive relapse to managing stress and anxiety). MBCT-C uses short, experiential group activities and age-appropriate, interactive exercises with child-friendly language, while retaining the structured group format and goals of the adult version.