This article describes the introduction of a mindfulness group combined with dramatherapy principles within a CAMHS setting. An initial focus is on the evidence base for mindfulness therapies when applied to the adolescent population. Following a description of the group programme content, the article focuses on outcomes. Although quantitative data does not indicate any meaningful change from pre- to post-group participation, qualitative feedback from the group participants and in-session observations from the group facilitators does indicate participant benefit associated with group participation. Finally, the article concludes that a more robust qualitative methodology to measure outcome should be implemented in future groups.
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