Mindfulness and Nature-Based Therapeutic Techniques for Children : Creative Activities for Emotion Regulations, Resilience and Connectedness.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fisher, Cheryl.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cognitive therapy for children.

Mindfulness (Psychology).

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (159 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Eau Claire, WI : PESI, 2019.

Summary:

Whether you're in the therapy office, a classroom, in the city, or the countryside, using nature-based activities with children is always possible, and incredibly therapeutic.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

About the Author

Dedication

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter One: Skim, Scan, Scroll Mentality: It's a Brain Thing

The Science for Focused Awareness

What Is Mindfulness, Really?

Summary and Exercises

Chapter Two: Nature, Mindfulness, and Cognitive and Emotional Development

Cognitive Development and Emotional Regulation

Nature and the Brain-Body Connection

Nature and Mindfulness Attitudes

Types of Nature Therapy

Chapter Three: Mindfulness and Nature-Based Techniques for Physical Development

When Children Don't Get Enough Outdoor Play

Benefits of Nondirected Outdoor Play

Nature as a Classroom

Chapter Four: Twirling, Movement, and Nature-Based Tools for Sensory Regulation

Sensory Integration and Behavior

Twirling and Movement

Nature and Sensory Integration

Sensory Disorganization, Behavior, and Mental Health

Chapter Five: Mindfulness and Nature-Based Tools for Creativity

Creativity and Developmen

Nature and Creativity: Process or Product?

Nature and Metaphor: When Words Aren't Enough

Chapter Six: Nature-Based Mindfulness, Trauma, and Resiliency

Impact of Trauma on Development

Resiliency and Trauma Recovery

Nature Therapy and Building Resiliency

Chapter Seven: Mindfulness, Nature, and Grief Work with Children

Children and Grief

Developmental Grief Responses

Disenfranchised Grief

Four Stages of Grief Work

Chapter Eight: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Empathy and Value Development

Value Development and Empathy

Nature, Empathy, and Bonding

Spirituality and Empathy

Summary and Exercises.

Chapter Nine: Creating Inclusive Green Spaces and Activities

Types of Green Spaces

Green Spaces for All: Making Sure Your Space Is Inclusive

Bringing Nature Indoors

Cost-Effective Funding: Making Your Green Space a Reality

The Power of Plants: A Case Study

Chapter Ten: Where Do We Go From Here? Resources for Nature-Based Mindfulness Practices

Ecotherapy and Ecopsychology Programs

The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy

TimberNook

National Organizations

Local Groups

Conclusion

References.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-68373-212-X

OCLC:

1183956559