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Childrenrsquos Behavioral Health Knowledge Center Child and Adolescent Services Division of Mental Health
September 15 2015
Jefferson B Prince MD Chief Child amp Adolescent Psychiatry
MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center
Staff Massachusetts General Hospital MassGeneral Hospital for Children
Harvard Medical School
Marguerite Roberts MS NP Director Family Resource Center in Behavioral Health
MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center
Integrating Mindfulness into Care of Children and Adolescents
Learning Objectives 1 An introduction to mindfulness and mindfulness-based
stress reduction adapted for youth
2 Relating typical physical sensations emotions and
thoughts reported by children to the physiology of
stress responses and strategies for working with youth
3 Overview of effects of MBSR in adults and youth
4 Explore mindfulness practices and supporting
activities to guide youth in emotional regulation
promoting resilience responding thoughtfully and
making healthy decisions
Our work is supported by the Read Family Trust Tower
Foundation the Burger and Colorusso Families Roberts
Family Trust and the Merry Mixers
Life is Full of Uncertaintyhellip
bull Poses a critical adaptive challenge
bull Conflict between ldquohow things arerdquo AND ldquohow Irsquod like them to berdquo
bull Experienced as Anxiety or Dread or Angst
Efforts to Control often ineffectiveAND you can learn to be in charge ofhellip
Hirsh JB Mar RA Peterson JB (2012) Psychological
Entropy A Framework for Understanding Uncertainty-
Related Anxiety Psychological Review 119(2)304-320
What wersquove heard from Children and Adolescentshellip
lsquoYouth Experience lsquoSTRIFErsquo bull Separation School Social Media Self-consciousness
Sexuality Substances Sleep Sadness Self-Image Shame
bull Time Tempo (of Modern Life) Trust Teasing Trauma
bull Relationships Regrets Rejection
bull Isolation Indifference Identity
bull Fighting (Conflict) Family Friends Fear Finances Future
bull Expectations Electronics Emotions Employment Errors Exclusion Embarrassment
bull Disease Demands Disappointments Divorce Death Depression Despair
Brainstorm The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
by Daniel J Siegel MD
bull Adolescence 12 yo to 24 yo
bull PurposeAimObjectiveDevelopmental Process is forhellip
HEALTHY INTEGRATION
Differentiation amp Linkage
Tasks of Development includehellip
bull Differentiating from parentsfamily
(Autonomy)
bull Finding place among peers
(RelatednessConnections)
bull Getting Good at Stuff
(Competence) Self Determination Theory Articulated by
Psychologists EL Deci and RM Ryan
What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practices
Enhance standard medical educational and
psychological treatments
ARE Core Skills taught inhellip
bull Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
bull Resilience Enhancing Programs
bull Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
AND a significant aspect ofhellip
bull Emotional Intelligence
bull Leadership Training
bull Mindful Practice Enhancing Quality of
Care Quality of Caring and Resilience
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Learning Objectives 1 An introduction to mindfulness and mindfulness-based
stress reduction adapted for youth
2 Relating typical physical sensations emotions and
thoughts reported by children to the physiology of
stress responses and strategies for working with youth
3 Overview of effects of MBSR in adults and youth
4 Explore mindfulness practices and supporting
activities to guide youth in emotional regulation
promoting resilience responding thoughtfully and
making healthy decisions
Our work is supported by the Read Family Trust Tower
Foundation the Burger and Colorusso Families Roberts
Family Trust and the Merry Mixers
Life is Full of Uncertaintyhellip
bull Poses a critical adaptive challenge
bull Conflict between ldquohow things arerdquo AND ldquohow Irsquod like them to berdquo
bull Experienced as Anxiety or Dread or Angst
Efforts to Control often ineffectiveAND you can learn to be in charge ofhellip
Hirsh JB Mar RA Peterson JB (2012) Psychological
Entropy A Framework for Understanding Uncertainty-
Related Anxiety Psychological Review 119(2)304-320
What wersquove heard from Children and Adolescentshellip
lsquoYouth Experience lsquoSTRIFErsquo bull Separation School Social Media Self-consciousness
Sexuality Substances Sleep Sadness Self-Image Shame
bull Time Tempo (of Modern Life) Trust Teasing Trauma
bull Relationships Regrets Rejection
bull Isolation Indifference Identity
bull Fighting (Conflict) Family Friends Fear Finances Future
bull Expectations Electronics Emotions Employment Errors Exclusion Embarrassment
bull Disease Demands Disappointments Divorce Death Depression Despair
Brainstorm The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
by Daniel J Siegel MD
bull Adolescence 12 yo to 24 yo
bull PurposeAimObjectiveDevelopmental Process is forhellip
HEALTHY INTEGRATION
Differentiation amp Linkage
Tasks of Development includehellip
bull Differentiating from parentsfamily
(Autonomy)
bull Finding place among peers
(RelatednessConnections)
bull Getting Good at Stuff
(Competence) Self Determination Theory Articulated by
Psychologists EL Deci and RM Ryan
What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practices
Enhance standard medical educational and
psychological treatments
ARE Core Skills taught inhellip
bull Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
bull Resilience Enhancing Programs
bull Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
AND a significant aspect ofhellip
bull Emotional Intelligence
bull Leadership Training
bull Mindful Practice Enhancing Quality of
Care Quality of Caring and Resilience
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Life is Full of Uncertaintyhellip
bull Poses a critical adaptive challenge
bull Conflict between ldquohow things arerdquo AND ldquohow Irsquod like them to berdquo
bull Experienced as Anxiety or Dread or Angst
Efforts to Control often ineffectiveAND you can learn to be in charge ofhellip
Hirsh JB Mar RA Peterson JB (2012) Psychological
Entropy A Framework for Understanding Uncertainty-
Related Anxiety Psychological Review 119(2)304-320
What wersquove heard from Children and Adolescentshellip
lsquoYouth Experience lsquoSTRIFErsquo bull Separation School Social Media Self-consciousness
Sexuality Substances Sleep Sadness Self-Image Shame
bull Time Tempo (of Modern Life) Trust Teasing Trauma
bull Relationships Regrets Rejection
bull Isolation Indifference Identity
bull Fighting (Conflict) Family Friends Fear Finances Future
bull Expectations Electronics Emotions Employment Errors Exclusion Embarrassment
bull Disease Demands Disappointments Divorce Death Depression Despair
Brainstorm The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
by Daniel J Siegel MD
bull Adolescence 12 yo to 24 yo
bull PurposeAimObjectiveDevelopmental Process is forhellip
HEALTHY INTEGRATION
Differentiation amp Linkage
Tasks of Development includehellip
bull Differentiating from parentsfamily
(Autonomy)
bull Finding place among peers
(RelatednessConnections)
bull Getting Good at Stuff
(Competence) Self Determination Theory Articulated by
Psychologists EL Deci and RM Ryan
What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practices
Enhance standard medical educational and
psychological treatments
ARE Core Skills taught inhellip
bull Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
bull Resilience Enhancing Programs
bull Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
AND a significant aspect ofhellip
bull Emotional Intelligence
bull Leadership Training
bull Mindful Practice Enhancing Quality of
Care Quality of Caring and Resilience
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
What wersquove heard from Children and Adolescentshellip
lsquoYouth Experience lsquoSTRIFErsquo bull Separation School Social Media Self-consciousness
Sexuality Substances Sleep Sadness Self-Image Shame
bull Time Tempo (of Modern Life) Trust Teasing Trauma
bull Relationships Regrets Rejection
bull Isolation Indifference Identity
bull Fighting (Conflict) Family Friends Fear Finances Future
bull Expectations Electronics Emotions Employment Errors Exclusion Embarrassment
bull Disease Demands Disappointments Divorce Death Depression Despair
Brainstorm The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
by Daniel J Siegel MD
bull Adolescence 12 yo to 24 yo
bull PurposeAimObjectiveDevelopmental Process is forhellip
HEALTHY INTEGRATION
Differentiation amp Linkage
Tasks of Development includehellip
bull Differentiating from parentsfamily
(Autonomy)
bull Finding place among peers
(RelatednessConnections)
bull Getting Good at Stuff
(Competence) Self Determination Theory Articulated by
Psychologists EL Deci and RM Ryan
What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practices
Enhance standard medical educational and
psychological treatments
ARE Core Skills taught inhellip
bull Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
bull Resilience Enhancing Programs
bull Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
AND a significant aspect ofhellip
bull Emotional Intelligence
bull Leadership Training
bull Mindful Practice Enhancing Quality of
Care Quality of Caring and Resilience
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
lsquoYouth Experience lsquoSTRIFErsquo bull Separation School Social Media Self-consciousness
Sexuality Substances Sleep Sadness Self-Image Shame
bull Time Tempo (of Modern Life) Trust Teasing Trauma
bull Relationships Regrets Rejection
bull Isolation Indifference Identity
bull Fighting (Conflict) Family Friends Fear Finances Future
bull Expectations Electronics Emotions Employment Errors Exclusion Embarrassment
bull Disease Demands Disappointments Divorce Death Depression Despair
Brainstorm The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
by Daniel J Siegel MD
bull Adolescence 12 yo to 24 yo
bull PurposeAimObjectiveDevelopmental Process is forhellip
HEALTHY INTEGRATION
Differentiation amp Linkage
Tasks of Development includehellip
bull Differentiating from parentsfamily
(Autonomy)
bull Finding place among peers
(RelatednessConnections)
bull Getting Good at Stuff
(Competence) Self Determination Theory Articulated by
Psychologists EL Deci and RM Ryan
What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practices
Enhance standard medical educational and
psychological treatments
ARE Core Skills taught inhellip
bull Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
bull Resilience Enhancing Programs
bull Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
AND a significant aspect ofhellip
bull Emotional Intelligence
bull Leadership Training
bull Mindful Practice Enhancing Quality of
Care Quality of Caring and Resilience
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Brainstorm The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
by Daniel J Siegel MD
bull Adolescence 12 yo to 24 yo
bull PurposeAimObjectiveDevelopmental Process is forhellip
HEALTHY INTEGRATION
Differentiation amp Linkage
Tasks of Development includehellip
bull Differentiating from parentsfamily
(Autonomy)
bull Finding place among peers
(RelatednessConnections)
bull Getting Good at Stuff
(Competence) Self Determination Theory Articulated by
Psychologists EL Deci and RM Ryan
What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practices
Enhance standard medical educational and
psychological treatments
ARE Core Skills taught inhellip
bull Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
bull Resilience Enhancing Programs
bull Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
AND a significant aspect ofhellip
bull Emotional Intelligence
bull Leadership Training
bull Mindful Practice Enhancing Quality of
Care Quality of Caring and Resilience
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Tasks of Development includehellip
bull Differentiating from parentsfamily
(Autonomy)
bull Finding place among peers
(RelatednessConnections)
bull Getting Good at Stuff
(Competence) Self Determination Theory Articulated by
Psychologists EL Deci and RM Ryan
What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practices
Enhance standard medical educational and
psychological treatments
ARE Core Skills taught inhellip
bull Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
bull Resilience Enhancing Programs
bull Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
AND a significant aspect ofhellip
bull Emotional Intelligence
bull Leadership Training
bull Mindful Practice Enhancing Quality of
Care Quality of Caring and Resilience
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practices
Enhance standard medical educational and
psychological treatments
ARE Core Skills taught inhellip
bull Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
bull Resilience Enhancing Programs
bull Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
AND a significant aspect ofhellip
bull Emotional Intelligence
bull Leadership Training
bull Mindful Practice Enhancing Quality of
Care Quality of Caring and Resilience
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness Practices
Enhance standard medical educational and
psychological treatments
ARE Core Skills taught inhellip
bull Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
bull Resilience Enhancing Programs
bull Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
AND a significant aspect ofhellip
bull Emotional Intelligence
bull Leadership Training
bull Mindful Practice Enhancing Quality of
Care Quality of Caring and Resilience
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
bull Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979
bull gt 200 Centers around the world
bull Core elements
ndash Structured 8 week 9 class program
ndash Day long retreat
ndash Body Scan Yoga Various Meditations
ndash Home Practice Formal and Informal
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
bullEnhance immune response to flu vaccine
bullEnhance response to UVA for psoriasis
bullEnhance telomere maintenance
bullImprove CV GI Chronic Pain
bullReduce Anxiety Depression Sleep
bullImprove coping and quality of life
bullEnhance synchronicity of brain waves
bullEnhance neuroplasticity
MBSR in Adults 33 years of research
Demonstrated tohellip
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness and Your Health Decreaseshellip
bull AnxietyPanic
bull Depression amp Relapse
bull Binge Eating
bull NumbingAvoidance in PTSD
bull Chronic Pain
bull Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
bull Stress Hormones amp Cellular Aging
bull High Blood Pressure
Improves
bull Self-Regulation
bull AttentionConcentration
bull Interpersonal Functioning
bull Immune Response in HIV and Flu Vaccination
bull Response to Medication
bull Medication Compliance
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
MBSR data emerging for children and youth
bull Fewer published studies in youth
ndashCase studies multi-modal studies Ott Wall Bootzin Black et al (Executive function)
ndashHIV-infected youth Sibinga
ndashOutpatient psychiatric patients Biegel
Improvements in depression anxiety somatic distress
sleep
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness is nothellip
bull A religion- roots are in Buddhism but practiced
by people from all faiths for religious and other
purposes
bull A technique- utilizes techniques but is a way of
being
bull Focused on Relaxation or Stress Reduction these can result but it embraces all emotional states even anxiety anger jealousy etc
bull About escaping- itrsquos about learning to be right
where you are
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness is [what comes out of] paying attention
on purpose
in the present
non-judgmentally
to the unfolding of experience moment by moment
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness is Simple ~ Paying Attention Here and Now with Kindness and Curiosity and then Choosing Your Behavior
- Amy Saltzman MD
ldquo Still Quite Placerdquo
Mindfulness is a Human Ability to Attend to Experience that is occurring Internally and Externally in the present momenthellip without adding judgment or interpretation
- Florence Meleo-Meyer MS MA ldquoCool Minds Mindfulness Training for Teensrdquo
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness is to be aware To be aware when you are breathing in and to be aware when you are breathing outhellipit is the capacity to be aware of what is here Anything can be the object of mindfulness Your breath The sky It is to be in touch with our felt experience in each moment
Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is Every Step
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Intention of Mindfulness Programs for Youth
To experientially introduce mindfulness
training which can support development
AwarenessIntegration body mind
amp heart
Access natural strength resources
self awareness and intelligence
Cultivate resilience and creativity in
meeting lifersquos challenges
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Sense of Coherence
Life Experiences can behellip
bull Understandable
bull Manageable
bull Meaningful
Articulated by Aaron Antonovsky PhD
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Fight Flight or Freeze Response
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
Relaxed State (rest amp digest)
Cool
face relaxed smiling
able to take in
surroundings
chest open
CALM RECEPTIVE STRONG
STABLE AT EASETRUSTING
PEACEFUL OPEN HEART
deep even breaths
natural rhythms
relaxed abdominal
breathing
muscles at rest
relaxed
General RESTLESS EMOTIONAL FEAR ANXIETY
WORRY GUARDED TENSION PAIN PANIC
TREMBLING RAPID SPEECH CHANGE IN
WEIGHT CHANGE IN SLEEP HABITS
Skin warm or cold ldquoitchingrdquo burning
rash
Head headache visual problems
dry mouth dizzy brows furrowed
crying or tearful jaw clenched
trouble hearing Throat tight hard to swallow
Chest shallow heavy or fast
breathing racing or pounding
heart ldquoskippingrdquo shoulders tight
chest pain BellyPelvis gurgling nausea
vomiting change in appetite
diarrhea stomach ache
heartburn fiery ArmsHands tingling palms
sweaty fists clenched
Legs Feet muscles tense
feet tingling
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Cool Mindstrade (articulated and piloted N=24
by Florence Meleo-Meyer at UMass Center
for Mindfulness) is an adaptation of Jon
Kabat-Zinnrsquos MBSR Program for Adults
bull 80 Teens Enrolled 63 Completers
ndash 8 Weekly Sessions
ndash 2 hours per session
ndash CD Guided Daily Home Practice
ndash Various forms of mindful practices
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Cool Mindstrade Program Sequence Developed by Florence Meleo-Meyer Center for Mindfulness UMass
Week Core Lesson Duration
One Body Awareness 2 hrs
Two Sensory Awareness amp Perception 2 hrs
Three Pleasant Sensory Awareness 2 hrs
Four Unpleasant Sensory Awareness ndash Stress
Reactivity
2 hrs
Five Stress Resilience ndash Responses ndash Open
Presence
2 hrs
Six Developing Concentrated Effort ndash Deepening
and sustaining the Practice
2 hrs
Seven Empowering Choices ndash Responsible
Independence
2 hrs
Eight Mindfulness ndash Making it Your Own Practice 2 hrs
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Depression (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Changes in SCL-90R Questions Related to Anxiety (n=36)
all p values lt005
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness Program for Teens (14-18)
bull Significant Reductions in Physical
and Psychological Symptoms of
ndash Anxiety
ndash Depression
bull Significant Increases in
ndash Self-compassion
ndash Awareness of times when nothellip
Prince Roberts Thomson et al (2012) Poster Presented at 12th International Mindfulness Conference UMass Medical Center 2012
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
HOW ARE WE APPLYING THESE RESULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOW MIGHT YOU
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mindfulness Programs for Children (8-10)
Middle School Students (11-13) Teens (14-17) and Adults
Offered Through the Family Resource Center at MassGeneral for Children at
NSMC 978-354-2660 nsmcfamilyresourcecenterorg
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
bull Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity
bull Learning how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention ~ Supports Schoolwork Test Taking Athletics Creativity and Friendships
Mindfulness for Children in Everyday Life for 8-10 Year Olds
Initially Adapted from ldquoStill Quiet Placerdquo Amy Saltzman
Awareness of your breath body thoughts
feelings and the world around you may
cultivate
bull Greater calm and peace
bull Less stress and anxiety
bull Skillful ways to respond to difficult emotions
bull Empathy and understanding
bull Conflict resolution
bull Impulse Control
bull Concentration
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops
For High School and College Students
Four Part Workshop Series
Friday evenings 630- 9 pm
Perception bull Conditioning Communication bull Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
For Middle School Students
Sunday afternoon 230 ndash 530 pm
Individual Consultations Offered toohellip
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
School Based Programs
bull Recovery High School in Beverly MA
ndash Once a Week format for Two Hours
ndash Four Days per week for 45 minute format
bull Salem High School
bull Springfield High School
bull Program Developing in Lawrence School System
bull Residential PsychiatricEducational Treatment Settings in Utah
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT WITH YOUTH
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Mapping Experience as Way of Building a Coherent Narrative
bull Sensation (Perception)
bull ToneFlavor (Liking Not Liking)
ndash Pleasant
ndash Unpleasant
ndash Neither
bull Affective (Emotional Mindset)
bull Cognitive (Automatic Thoughts)
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
BEAM me in Scottyhellip
bull Breathing
bull Eating
bull And
bull Moving
hellipEscape to the Present
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Every moment we perceive the
world in six ways
1 Seeing
2 Hearing
3 Tasting
4 Touching
5 Smelling
6 Mind door =
lsquothe sixth sensersquo
(imagery thought emotion)
And in each
moment we
experience
perception(s) as
bull Pleasant
bull Unpleasant
bull Neither
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Monkey Trapping Lesson
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Body Sensations
Thoughts Emotions
Awareness
Mapping Awareness Using What is Already Herehellip
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Expressiondeconstruction of distress
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Body sensations Thoughts Feelings with Fear
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Illustration by Mariko Jesse Mindful June 2014 page 43
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Thoughts obstacles creating space
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
This model first articulated by Chris Argyris (Harvard) and Don Schoumln (MIT)
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Focused
Attention
Open Awareness
Lemniscate of Attention
Adapted from Arthur Zajonc PhD and Saki Santorelli EdD
Learning to Aim Sustain and Redirect Attention
Moving from SHT Happens tohellipSHIFT Happens
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
bull S ~ Stop the same old reaction pause being aware something
is difficult What is difficult to open to Where can you soften Can
you try less hard Effortless or Effort Less
bull T ~ Take a breath exhale (extending the out-breath relative
to the in-breath engages the Parasympathetic Nervous System and
can be calming) then inhale (extending the in-breath relative to the
out-breath can engage Sympathetic Nervous System and can be
energizing) take these breaths for as long as you need to
bull O ~ Observe what do you notice in your body emotions
thoughts Where are you contracted Where can you Open
bull P ~ Proceed in a direction that is in line with what is important
to you What is your intention
Adapted from Bob Stahl
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Chapter I Chapter III
I walk down the street I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in I see it is there
I am losthellip I am helpless I still fall in Itrsquos a habit
It isnrsquot my fault My eyes are open
It takes forever to find a way out I know where I am
It is my fault I get out immediately
Chapter II
I walk down the same street Chapter IV
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I walk down the same street
I pretend I donrsquot see it There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in again I walk around it
I canrsquot believe I am in the same place
But it isnrsquot my fault Chapter V
It still takes a long time to get out I walk down another street
- Portia Nelson
Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Community ~ Interconnection
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Reviewing Home Practice
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Resources
bull Most accessible resource is your own practice and community
bull As well ashellip
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Helpful Books for Teaching bull Mindful Monkey Happy Panda (Aldefer)
bull Moody Cow learns compassion (MacLean)
bull Moody Cow Meditates (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Yoga (MacLean)
bull Peaceful Piggy Meditation (MacLean)
bull What is a Thought A Thought is A lot (PranskyKahofer)
bull Have you filled a bucket today A Guide for Daily Happiness for Kids (McCloud)
bull The Invisible String (Karst)
bull Magic Eye (NE Thing Enterprises)
bull When Sophie Gets Angry ndash Really Really Angry (Bang)
bull The Three Questions (Muth)
bull The Stonecutter (Harney)
bull The Adventures of Frog and Toad (Lobel)
bull Mindful Movements ndash 10 Exercises for well-being ldquoA Handful of Quietrdquo ldquoPlanting Seeds Practicing Mindfulness with Childrenrdquo(ALL Thich Nhat Hanh )
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Supporting Teaching Materials bull Yoga for Teens Cards (Chryssicas)
bull Snacks (Check allergies tolerances and braces)
bull Flip charts markers
bull Music (age appropriate ie Betsy Rose)
bull Bubbles and pinwheels
bull Bean bag or stuffed animal
bull Glitter ball or calming jars
bull Coloring Materials
bull Template for stress bodies
bull Illusions (Perceptions)
bull Practice CDrsquos
bull Poetry Stories Quotes
bull Instruments
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe
Video URLrsquos
How to Meditate in a Momentrdquo
Meditation--Ninja vs Fly
Headspace ndash Mind Animation
Pebble for your pocket Meditation
Julian Treasure The 4 ways sound affects us
Selective Attention Test
Noah St John The Last Mileldquo
Headspace - Blue Sky animation
Just Breathe