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Mindfulness and meditation practices and programs for adolescents have many benefits and will be increasingly offered in diverse settings. It is imperative that these activities and interventions be grounded in theory and supported by the evidence base appropriate to adolescent development in a contemporary context. In this concluding chapter, the central benefits of mindfulness and meditation programming for adolescents are identified and ideas are offered for those interested in program development and teaching mindfulness and meditation to adolescents. Emerging and future directions for mindfulness and meditation programming for adolescents also are addressed including innovative delivery options, cultural and global considerations, and factors related to research.
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Wisner, B.L. (2017). Recommendations, Conclusions, and Future Directions. In: Mindfulness and Meditation for Adolescents. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-95207-6_7
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