Mindfulness Techniques for Individual Work
Melissa L. Holland, Jessica L. Hawks
September 7, 2022 DOI: 10.4324/9781003318101-3 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Practical guide or manual |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Breathwork Body scanning Meditation Heartfulness and gratitude Yoga and other physical practices |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The chapter presents five mindfulness practice areas for individual work with youth: breathwork, body scanning, meditation, heartfulness and gratitude, and yoga and other physical practices. It also provides guidance on psychoeducation about the stress response and on explaining mindfulness, along with practical handouts, scripts, and case examples. |
Abstract
Chapter 3 : Mindfulness Techniques for Individual Work. This chapter describes specific mindfulness techniques that can be used when providing individual intervention to youth (a Tier 3 intervention). First, an overview on how to effectively provide psychoeducation to youth regarding the stress response, as well as how to explain the meaning and utility of mindfulness are provided. Five practice areas are then explored, including breathwork, body scanning, meditation, heartfulness and gratitude, and yoga and other physical practices. Practical handouts, scripts and case examples are offered.