Relating to adolescent children can be challenging for parents, and yet children’s perceptions of positive parent–child relationships are protective against deleterious outcomes.
This study pilot-tested a values and mindfulness-based intervention (Re-Entry Values and Mindfulness Program: REVAMP) in a sample of male jail inmates.
Researchers have sought to understand the processes that may promote effective parent–adolescent communication because of the strong links to adolescent adjustment.
Social work practitioners increasingly use mindfulness techniques, and research into the impact of this practice is being explored by multiple related disciplines, such as psychology and education.
Native Americans between the ages of 15-24 have the highest suicide rate of any cultural or ethnic group in the U.S., more than twice the national average (CDC, 2012).
Research suggests that military youth have higher rates of anxiety and socio-emotional difficulties as compared to their non-military peers, due in part to the unique stressors of military life.
Schools are considered one of the primary settings in which prevention and intervention initiatives can be implemented successfully, reaching a large number of young people.
“Mindfulness-based” interventions show promise for stress reduc-tion in general medical conditions, and initial evidence suggests that they areaccepted in trauma-exposed individuals.
Discussions of relationship transgressions—violations of relationship norms—are often difficult for couples to successfully navigate. Nevertheless, engaging in and resolving these discussions should promote intimacy.
Background.Some studies have begun to show benefits of brief in-person mind–body skills training.