Date of Award
9-15-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA - Master of Arts
Department
Mindfulness Studies
First Advisor
Melissa Jean
Second Advisor
Andrew Olendzki
Abstract
This study is about mindfulness and its impact on the development of children in early adolescence. The three developmental categories this thesis will be addressing are cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. These developmental domains will be supported by the following mindful-based practices; mindful movement in the form of Qigong, meditation, and mindful communication. Mindfulness is an important practice to incorporate into the lives of children because it can be used in various forms and fashions as a tool towards developmentally targeting and supporting the whole child in early adolescence. My findings are that incorporating mindfulness activities and practices into the life of children directly impacts their physical, social-emotional, and cognitive health in a positive and impactful way. My findings suggest that mindfulness is a tool which parents and educators from all backgrounds can bring to their children to best support their growth.
Creative Commons License
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Flesher, Erica, "The Mindful Child: Supporting Children's Development Through Mindfulness" (2020). Mindfulness Studies Theses. 38.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/mindfulness_theses/38
