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