Program Development of Incorporating Mindfulness-Based Practices within Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Authors

Sarah Cottone, University of St. Augustine for Health ScienceFollow
Zeida Gutierrez, University of St. Augustine for Health ScienceFollow
Katie O'Hara, University of St. Augustine for Health ScienceFollow

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Description

This capstone project will address the limited literature and provide treatment results on the effective use of mindfulness exercises in pediatric occupational therapy for improved self-regulation. Purpose: This program aims to educate the pediatric clinic on the benefits of mindfulness and to develop mindfulness-based exercises to implement within pediatric occupational therapy sessions for self-regulation treatments. The purpose of the mindfulness exercises was to show efficient, effective, and noninvasive approaches to regulate a child’s emotions and sensory system.

Publication Date

Fall 2023

Publisher

University of St Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Program development, Pediatric occupational therapy, Mindfulness

Medical Subject Headings

Child, Mindfulness, Occupational therapy, Emotions, Self-control

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Pediatrics

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 6, 2023.

Recommended Citation

Cottone, S., Gutierrez, Z., & O'Hara, K. (2023, October 1). Program Development of Incorporating Mindfulness-Based Practices within Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2023/15