Presenter(s)

• Miu Hart, University of Washington
• Janine Jones, Associate Professor, School Psychology, University of Washington

Abstract

How can mindfulness improve school climate for racially diverse students? This study found that BIPOC students who participated in an arts-based mindfulness intervention reported higher levels of school connectedness compared to their white peers. The intervention provided participants with a means to reduce anxiety and share art with their school community. Practitioners will learn about the potential benefits of arts-based mindfulness, particularly for BIPOC students, who tend to report lower levels of school connectedness.