Handbook of Mindfulness in Education Integrating Theory and Research

This handbook addresses the educational uses of mindfulness in schools. It summarizes the state of the science and describes current and emerging applications and challenges throughout the field. It explores mindfulness concepts in scientific, theoretical

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Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl Robert W. Roeser Editors

Handbook of Mindfulness in Education Integrating Theory and Research into Practice

Mindfulness in Behavioral Health

Series Editor Nirbhay N. Singh Medical College of Georgia Georgia Regents University Augusta, Georgia, USA

More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/8678

Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl Robert W. Roeser Editors

Handbook of Mindfulness in Education Integrating Theory and Research into Practice Jacqueline E. Maloney, Managing Editor

Editors Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl Department of Education and Counseling Psychology University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC, Canada

Robert W. Roeser Department of Psychology Portland State University Portland, OR, USA

ISSN 2195-9579 ISSN 2195-9587 (electronic) Mindfulness in Behavioral Health ISBN 978-1-4939-3504-8 ISBN 978-1-4939-3506-2 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-3506-2 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016930835 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London © Springer-Verlag New York 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer Science+Business Media LLC New York is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)

We dedicate this volume to educators everywhere who selflessly serve children and their families.

Acknowledgments

To my mom and dad for their unending love and support, and to my sweet and loving husband, Arleigh, and my amazing sons, Griffin and Gray—thank you for being my inspiration. Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl To my mother and father Nancy and Richard Roeser who mindfully educated me! Robert W. Roeser To my dad and mom for their unwavering support and encouragement, and to my beloved husband, Brice, who is compassion personified. Jacqueline E. Maloney

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Contents

Part I

1

Mindfulness in Education: Historical, Contemplative, Scientific, and Educational Foundations

Mindfulness in Education: Introduction and Overview of the Handbook .......................