Middle school is a time of adjustments in youth: physical, intellectual, and social changes often result in stress. Middle school students are vulnerable to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems. Yoga is an Indian discipline practiced for health and relaxation. School-based yoga programs are becoming increasingly common given their…

Expressing sexuality is part of the human experience, yet sexual health is often ignored in regard to persons with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are at risk of sexual abuse and exploitation, unwanted pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, many adolescents with disabilities lack the knowledge needed to develop a…

This paper reports the outcomes of a study that explored Buddhist psychology in terms of what answers it might offer relative to intervention that special educators could apply to students who display challenging behaviors. A literature review was conducted of Buddhist psychological theories and comparable Western psychological theories, and…