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Classroom Mindfulness Put to the Test with Emma Varvaloucas

Tricycle Talks

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Mindfulness in Education: Risks and Challenges

This chapter examines the complexities and challenges of implementing mindfulness practices among children, revealing the potential adverse effects some students may experience. It critiques the reliance on non-specialist teachers to deliver mindfulness curricula and questions the overall effectiveness of these programs, especially for vulnerable populations. The discussion highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to mental health that goes beyond mindfulness, underscoring the importance of addressing deeper issues faced by students.

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