Mindfulness is a practice in which an individual focuses on the present moment, including one’s thoughts and feelings, without judgment. Research shows that mindfulness interventions act as a buffer for stress. Therefore, it is a practice that can positively impact clients at different stages of their lives.
The Managing Stress With Mindfulness Handout shares research on the topic — its effects on the brain and heart, and what happens when you’re mindful. For clients needing practical guidance, it provides 5 tips, such as using your five senses and taking deep breaths.
Kids and teens who practice mindfulness may experience reduced anxiety and stress, including increased optimism and emotional regulation skills. For those who struggle with emotional distress, we recommend checking out our DBT Mindfulness Skills handout as an additional resource.
This handout is included in our 39-page Stress Management Handouts Bundle, which provides a wealth of stress relief examples, and psychoeducation on stress.
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References:
- Creswell, J. D. (2017). Mindfulness interventions. Annual Review of Psychology (Print), 68(1), 491–516. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-042716-051139
- Tang, F., Mo, Q., Zhou, C., Shu, H., Wu, L., Wang, D., & Dai, F. (2021). Effects of mindfulness-based intervention on adolescents emotional disorders: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 100(51). https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000028295
