Table 1 Program description of the Being Mindful® Program for pediatric patients
Titles | Contents | Concepts |
|---|---|---|
What is mindfulness? | - Definition of mindfulness concepts-informal mindfulness practices-definition of mindfulness meditation practices - The practice of mindfulness meditation | - Agitated mind model - Meditation anchor: the five senses - Ability developed: focused attention |
Attention to the body | - Paying attention to the body - Mindful movements—how do I know if I am meditating? | - Mindful body - Meditation anchor: the body and body movements - Abilities developed: focused attention, attention regulation |
Attention to the breath | - Paying attention to the breath - Breath movements - Belly-breathing | - Mindful breathing—meditation anchor: breathing movements—the relaxation response - Abilities developed: focused attention, attention regulation |
Accepting emotions | - Acknowledging and accepting all emotions - Dealing with difficult emotions - Feeling emotions in the body - Emotions are like the weather forecast | - Mindful emotions - Meditation anchor: feeling emotions in the body - The concept of impermanence - Abilities developed: open monitoring attention; emotional regulation |
Making a pause | - Making a pause is important - Acting instead of reacting—a pause can help you cultivate wellness | - Being mindful - Meditation: integrating all (self-observer practice) - Automatic pilot model - Abilities developed: open monitoring attention; self-awareness, and self-kindness |
A safe place | - Connecting mind-body with kindness - The connection between all of us - Being kind to yourself and others - Finding your safe place | - Loving-kindness - Compassion - Shared humanity - Resilience - Meditation: Loving-kindness practice - Abilities developed: self-kindness; selfcompassion |