Abstract
Research in mindfulness-based methods with young people is just emerging in the practice/research literature. While much of
this literature describes promising approaches that combine mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral therapy, this paper describes
an innovative research-based group program that teaches young people in need mindfulness-based methods using arts-based methods.
The paper presents qualitative research findings that illustrate how young people in need (children and youth involved with
child protection and/or mental health systems) can benefit from a creative approach to mindfulness that can teach them emotional
regulation, social and coping skills, and that can improve aspects of their self-awareness, self-esteem, and resilience.
this literature describes promising approaches that combine mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral therapy, this paper describes
an innovative research-based group program that teaches young people in need mindfulness-based methods using arts-based methods.
The paper presents qualitative research findings that illustrate how young people in need (children and youth involved with
child protection and/or mental health systems) can benefit from a creative approach to mindfulness that can teach them emotional
regulation, social and coping skills, and that can improve aspects of their self-awareness, self-esteem, and resilience.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-15
- DOI 10.1007/s10566-010-9139-x
- Authors
- Diana A. Coholic, School of Social Work, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6, Canada
- Journal Child and Youth Care Forum
- Online ISSN 1573-3319
- Print ISSN 1053-1890