MINDFULNESS

Training

for

Older

Adolescents

Susanna Alyce

“It’s weird how much it’s changed what I do”

Qualitative Research

Half hour semi-structured interviews

7 girls

3 boys

Thematic Analysis

Results

Results

Motivation to Practice

Results

Motivation

Journey of Personal Exploration

Results

Motivation

Journey of Personal Exploration

Understanding

Of Mindfulness

Results

Motivation

Journey of Personal Exploration

Understanding

Of Mindfulness

Hindrances to Practice

Results

Motivation

Journey of Personal Exploration

Understanding

Of Mindfulness

Hindrances to Practice Suggested Improvements

Motivation to Participate

“It’s all new”

Image: Elegy 2011 by Cara Barer

Journey of Personal Exploration

Concentration and Calm

Calming

Becoming Calm with Acceptance

Paying Attention to Routines

Layers of Learning

Befriending Oneself and others

Emotions of fear and avoidance

Empathy

Patience

Understanding Mindfulness

Hindrances to Mindfulness

“It’s not Working”

Gratitude

Time Pressure

Feeling Self Conscious

Experiential Learning

The Teacher

Suggested Improvements

Support Material

A Teacher who understands

Conclusions

MINDFULNESS

Training

for

Older

Adolescents

Susanna Alyce

“It’s weird how much it’s changed what I do”