Promoting mind-body health in schools : interventions for mental health professionals /

"This book discusses how to improve students' mental and physical well-being by implementing various mind-body interventions in schools. Following a three-tiered service delivery model, it provides guidelines for applying these practices universally, with small groups, and with individuals...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Maykel, Cheryl (Editor), Bray, Melissa A., 1964- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2020]
Series:Applying psychology in the schools book series.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This book discusses how to improve students' mental and physical well-being by implementing various mind-body interventions in schools. Following a three-tiered service delivery model, it provides guidelines for applying these practices universally, with small groups, and with individuals. Chapters review the benefits, limitations, and potential risks associated specific mind-body practices, including yoga, mindfulness, biofeedback, and expressive therapy. They also address how to target specific problems, such as eating and sleep disorders, chronic pain, and trauma"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 419 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1433830558
9781433830556