Finally -- a comprehensive, practical and user-friendly mindfulness resource written specifically for children and adolescents. Best-selling mindfulness author Debra Burdick has blended the latest research and best practices to create this straight-forward guide for improving self-awareness, self-regulation skills, mental health, and social connectedness in kids and teens.
This expertly crafted resource features a collection of more than 150 proven tools and techniques, presented in a simple, step-by-step skill building format. Perfect for mental health practitioners, teachers and all in the helping professions.
Tools for explaining mindfulness and neurobiology in kids’ language Activities, games, and meditations that build basic through advanced mindfulness skills Step-by-step instruction on teaching and practicing mindfulness, meditation and reflection Guidance on choosing age appropriate skills How to apply mindfulness skills to specific childhood mental health disorders Journal prompts to help integrate learning Goal-setting charts for tracking progress Downloadable worksheets, exercises and reflections Reviews: “This is an amazing, practical addition to the growing resources to help children and adolescents with a range of neurodevelopmental and emotional difficulties develop specific skills to manage stress, tolerate frustration, and gain more awareness of blocks to obtaining what they want in life.”
Laurie C. Dietzel, Ph.D., Co-Author, Late, Lost, & Unprepared
“She takes you through all ages and stages of development with specific directions on how to use and implement her mindfulness techniques. This coupled with the explanation of neuroscience adds to the richness and beauty of this amazing book.”
Susan P. Epstein, LCSW, Parent Coach. Author of 55 Creative Approaches for Challenging & Resistant Children & Adolescents: Techniques, Activities, Worksheets, Over 60 Techniques, Activities & Worksheets for Challenging Children & Adolescents
“With our fast paced world, Mindfulness has been left out of the equation in our homes and in our schools. Debra is taking it back to basics in her brilliantly written book that makes neurobiology fun and easy to understand!”
Julie Kleinhans, Confidence and Youth Empowerment Expert
“Burdick breaks down the more than 150 tools and techniques she offers into categories based on age making it easier to choose the appropriate ones whether you are working with a 5 year old or a 15 year old.”
Lawrence Edwards, PhD, LMHC, BCN Senior Fellow
“This “user-friendly” book offers clinicians a wealth of “hands on,” practical step-by-step exercises and strategies, supported by numerous handouts to use with clients.”
Judith Belmont, MS, Author of The Tips and Tools for the Therapeutic Toolbox Series
“The skills in this book can be used in session or as "homework assignments" for younger clients and their families. They will insure that the skills acquired in the psychotherapy or neurofeedback session are integrated, assimilated and utilized!”
Stephen Larsen, Ph.D., Author of The Neurofeedback Solution About the Author: Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN, also known as “The Brain Lady”, is the author of the best-selling Mindfulness Skills Workbook for Clinicians and Clients. She is an international speaker, psychotherapist and neurotherapist who has been teaching mindfulness skills to her clients for more than 25 years.
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