1st Edition

Mindfulness and Relaxation Activities for All Ages Over Sixty Fun and Engaging Evidence-based Visualisations, Meditations and Self-awareness Games

By Mark Pearson Copyright 2026
144 Pages
by Routledge

144 Pages
by Routledge

144 Pages
by Routledge

This practical guide to mindfulness activities provides ready-to-use scripts that readers can use to deliver calming, soothing and grounding activities to young people of all ages, including adults. This book showcases evidence-based scripts for activities to develop relaxation, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-awareness and resilience in people of all ages. It aims to prompt the creative... Read more

Chapter One:

Introduction and Evidence Base

Chapter Two:

Preparation and Rapport-building Activities

Chapter Three:

A Fern in the Forest

Chapter Four:

Imaginary Journeys

Chapter Five:

Sitting Still - Doing Nothing

Chapter Six:

Tuning In, Taking Time, Caring for Self

Appendix

Biography

Mark Pearson, PhD, has been conducting courses in Expressive Therapies for over 36 years, was a counsellor for clients of all ages for 28 years and lectured in counselling at four Australian universities for 20 years. He holds a PhD, a Master's in Education – Behaviour Management – and a Diploma of Teaching.