An Overview of Mindfulness and Its Implications for Children and Adolescents

2022 ◽  
pp. 15-34
Author(s):  
Srinivasan Venkatesan
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Developmental Level ◽  
Formal Institutions ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Mindfulness Practices ◽  
Body Sensations ◽  
Impulsive Reaction

Mindfulness is focusing on the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's thoughts, feelings, and body sensations as they are. The use of mindfulness practices on children and adolescents is burgeoning. This chapter covers the meaning and elements of mindfulness, their measurement, the various techniques, and exercises exclusive for children. Such techniques are typically individualized, tailor-made, personalized, contextualized, play-based, activity-oriented, reward-oriented, and maintained at the child's developmental level. Mindfulness parenting is vital. A mindful parent is aware of one's thoughts and feelings; is responsive to the child's needs, thoughts, and feelings; is better at regulating own emotions; is less critical of oneself or the child; is better at standing back from situations and avoiding an impulsive reaction. Issues related to professionalism, formal institutions for training mindfulness, and ongoing research on this theme, their achievements, and setbacks are listed before providing future directions for work in this area.

Mindful Energy Psychology: History, Theory, Research, and Practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Fred Gallo
Keyword(s):  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Energy Psychology ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
Thought Field Therapy ◽  
Psychology History ◽  
Mindfulness Practices ◽  
Field Therapy ◽  
Theory Research

Abstract: The dialectic between acceptance and the desire for change reflects a core paradox within psychology. Two clinical methodologies that at first glance appear to be diametrically opposed have been incorporated into an approach that harnesses a reciprocal synergy, seamlessly integrating a focus on acceptance with a focus on change. Mindfulness practices, which involve purposeful, nonjudgmental awareness and acceptance of the present moment, have been shown to promote general well-being as well as to alleviate many psychological and stress-related symptoms. Energy psychology, which utilizes both somatic and cognitive interventions, is believed to rapidly and with precision change the energetic and neurological underpinnings of a range of psychological disorders. Combining the two approaches into a “mindful energy psychology” resolves the acceptance/change paradox with an interplay that yields immediate, potent therapeutic benefits. This paper examines each approach and shows how they may be integrated into clinical practice. Keywords: mindful, mindfulness, mindfulnessbased therapies, energy psychology, mindful energy psychology, tapping, energy tapping, meridian tapping, Thought Field Therapy, TFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, EFT, Midline Energy Technique, MET, Tonglen, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD

The Roles of Age, Gender, and Ethnicity in Cyberbullying

2016 ◽  
pp. 97-113
Author(s):  
Michelle F. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Instant Messenger ◽  
Typical Part ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Electronic Technologies

Children and adolescents have become active users of electronic technologies, with many of them blogging, watching videos, and chatting via instant messenger and social networking sites. Many of these activities have become a typical part of their lives. Electronic technologies have brought many conveniences to the lives of children and adolescents. Along with the opportunities associated with these technologies, children and adolescents are also susceptible to risks, including cyberbullying. Therefore, many researchers have become concerned with identifying which factors might predict children's and adolescents' involvement in these behaviors. Some predictors that researchers have focused on include age, gender, and ethnicity, but the findings were mixed. This chapter draws on research to review studies on the relationship of age, gender, and ethnicity to children's and adolescents' cyberbullying involvement and concludes with solutions and recommendations as well as future directions for research focused on these predictors and cyberbullying.

scholarly journals Recent advances in understanding necrotizing enterocolitis

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mashriq Alganabi ◽  
Carol Lee ◽  
Edoardo Bindi ◽  
Bo Li ◽  
Agostino Pierro
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Necrotizing Enterocolitis ◽  
Advanced Disease ◽  
Current Understanding ◽  
Disease Development ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Factors Associated

Necrotizing enterocolitis is a devastating intestinal disease affecting preterm infants. In spite of ongoing research and advancement in neonatal care, mortality remains high, especially in infants with advanced disease. The mechanism of disease development, the progression of intestinal injury, and management remain areas of ongoing research and controversy. In this review, we examine our current understanding of the disease, its epidemiology, the risk factors associated with the development of the disease, and its pathophysiology. We also describe current management and new emerging research highlighting potential future directions.

Diagnosing disruptive mood dysregulation disorder: Integrating semi-structured and unstructured interviews

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily A McTate ◽  
Jarrod M Leffler
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
New Diagnosis ◽  
Mood Dysregulation

The newest iteration of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual–fifth edition (DSM-5), is the first to include the diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD). The assessment and diagnosis of psychopathology in children are complicated, particularly for mood disorders. Practice can be guided by the use of well-validated instruments. However, as this is a new diagnosis existing instruments have not yet been evaluated for the diagnosis of DMDD. This study seeks to provide a method for using existing structured interview instruments to assess for this contemporary diagnosis. The Children’s Interview for Psychiatric Syndromes (ChIPS) and the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-KID) are reviewed and existing items consistent with a diagnosis of DMDD are identified. Finally, a case is presented using both measures and applying the theoretical items identified to illustrate how one might use these measures to assess DMDD. Limitations and future directions are discussed.

scholarly journals Humour-integrated language learning (HILL) in perspective, progress and prospect

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 236-245
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Heidari-Shahreza
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Short Article ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
The Hill

This research note brings readers’ attention to an extensive, ongoing research project named Humour-Integrated Language Learning (HILL). The project investigates HILL as an innovative approach to language education and humour literacy. Within the limits of this short article, HILL is initially conceptualised, and then, an outline of the project is provided. Then, I describe ongoing lines of the research, giving a snapshot of the preliminary results. Finally, future directions of the HILL project are elaborated on.

Cyberbullying

2019 ◽  
pp. 286-304
Author(s):  
Michelle F. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Mixed Design ◽  
Research Methodologies ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Research Findings

The purpose of this chapter is to examine cyberbullying among children and adolescents. This chapter is organized into six sections, including (1) explaining the definitions, technologies used, the role of anonymity, and prevalence rates of cyberbullying, (2) discussing the characteristics and risk factors associated with cyberbullying involvement, (3) reviewing research findings on the psychological and behavioral consequences resulting from cyberbullying involvement, (4) discussing solutions and recommendations, (5) exploring future directions, and (6) providing conclusions. The chapter will draw on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-design research methodologies from psychology, sociology, social work, and criminology.

scholarly journals Recent Developments in Liposome-Based Veterinary Therapeutics

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Sadozai ◽  
Dorsa Saeidi
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Research Interest ◽  
Circulation Time ◽  
Phospholipid Vesicles ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
The Past ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Developments

Recent advances in nanomedicine have been studied in the veterinary field and have found a wide variety of applications. The past decade has witnessed a massive surge of research interest in liposomes for delivery of therapeutic substances in animals. Liposomes are nanosized phospholipid vesicles that can serve as delivery platforms for a wide range of substances. Liposomes are easily formulated, highly modifiable, and easily administered delivery platforms. They are biodegradable and nontoxic and have long in vivo circulation time. This review focuses on recent and ongoing research that may have relevance for veterinary medicine. By examining the recent developments in liposome-based therapeutics in animal cancers, vaccines, and analgesia, this review depicts the current significance and future directions of liposome-based delivery in veterinary medicine.

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