Peace Work: Mindful Lessons of Self-Regulation for a Child's Early Years

Mindfulness is now mainstream: it is central to the mental health profession and is commonly used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders, substance abuse, and autism.Mindfulness is now being used is a variety of stressful environments including the military and prison system. Research indicates that can help children with emotional regulation and cognitive focus: in short, it improves their ability to pay attention, to calm down when they are upset and to make better decisions.In schools, studies show mindfulness programs are effective in reducing symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety in children on the elementary and secondary level. Amidst the surging numbers of autism diagnosis, recent research points to mindfulness training as a treatment option for children diagnosed with autism. AudienceTeachers of pre-school through grade 2 have experienced first-hand the Wellness Works or mindfulness programs and would like to incorporate it into their classroomTeachers who are aware of the benefits of mindfulness training and would like to explore integrating it into their curriculum. Parents who are home-schooling or seeking involvement in the development of their children's mental, emotional, physical, and social competencies through mindfulness training. After school programs seeking to add a mindfulness program in both urban and suburban environments.