#266 Emerging Adults & Mindfulness Training

     “The developmental characteristics of emerging adults make them especially well suited to benefit from mindfulness and meditation.
     Emerging adults have the task of developing their identity by clarifying their values and making choices about careers and life partners.
     The array of choices and perceived expectations create a sense of extreme pressure and stress for many emerging adults.
     Mindfulness assists with the developmental tasks of emerging adulthood by providing relief from pressure and worry.
     Perhaps even more important, mindfulness allows students to develop greater self-knowledge and provides a framework they can use to evaluate their life choices.”

       Rogers H, Maytan M. Mindfulness for the Next Generation. Helping Emerging Adults Manage Stress and Lead Healthier Lives. Oxford University Press, NY, 2012.

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