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Building Resiliency In Children Through Mindfulness, Karissa Buck
Building Resiliency In Children Through Mindfulness, Karissa Buck
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This scholarly work recognizes the profound impact of toxic stress on children as a result of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). According to the MDH (2011), ACEs are the main contributor to toxic stress within children. ACEs include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, mental illness of a household member, drug or drinking problems of a household member, divorce or separation of parents, domestic violence between adults in the household, and incarceration of a household member (MDH, 2011). Fifty-five percent of Minnesotans experience at least one adverse childhood experience during childhood. Results of toxic stress can include impaired brain development, behavioral …
Promoting Wellness For College Athletes Through Mindfulness Meditation, Lisa R. Braatz
Promoting Wellness For College Athletes Through Mindfulness Meditation, Lisa R. Braatz
Theses and Graduate Projects
The practice of mindfulness meditation may be beneficial for college athlete’s mental health and wellness. College athletes are in a period of significant personal growth and experience high amounts of stress related to athletic performance, academics, and peer relationships. Integrating mindfulness meditation for college athletes has been linked to improving relaxation, concentration, and performance while decreasing fatigue and negative emotions related to fear or anxiety. This scholarly project explores the implementation of four mindfulness meditation sessions on perceptions of stress, mental focus, athletic performance, and presence in female college track and field athletes. The participants were attending an urban college …
Mindfulness, Movement, & Music: Implementing A Yoga Program For Children, Briana Darcy
Mindfulness, Movement, & Music: Implementing A Yoga Program For Children, Briana Darcy
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The prevalence of stress-related physical and psychological diseases is continually increasing. Underserved children have a high risk for developing stress-related conditions as a result of multiple social, physiological, and environmental factors. This DNP/FNP scholarly project focuses on the stress-reducing effects of the integrative therapies of yoga, meditation, music, and mindfulness. A program includes concepts of yoga, meditation, mindfulness and music listening to provide children with low-cost coping techniques that help combat the ill effects of stress in their lives. It was implemented in Rochester, MN. Participant reactions were favorable, as well as evaluations by faculty at the place of implementation. …