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The impact of mindfulness education on elementary school students: evaluation of the Master Mind program

Alison E. Parkerinnovation Research & Training, Durham, NC, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Janis B. Kupersmidtinnovation Research & Training, Durham, NC, USAView further author information
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Erin T. MathisDepartment of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USAView further author information
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Tracy M. Scullinnovation Research & Training, Durham, NC, USAView further author information
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Calvin SimsDepartment of Psychology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USAView further author information
Pages 184-204 | Received 07 Jan 2013, Accepted 14 Jun 2013, Published online: 19 May 2014

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