Brandon earned a Master of Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Research Methodology from the University of Pittsburgh. During this time, Brandon worked as a researcher in the Mindfulness & Self-Regulation Lab where he helped lead the development of a smartphone-based mindfulness intervention for adolescents. Brandon is also a musician, composer, audio engineer, and painter who has a passion for utilizing mindfulness in his creative practice.
Blake Colaianne is a former Earth science teacher turned contemplative researcher. He is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University. His research focuses on supporting adolescent development using both a culture of belonging in high schools and prevention and promotion programs that teach mindfulness and compassion skills.
The MBSR-T program (also known as the Stressed Teens program) was created in 2004 by Gina M. Biegel, MA, LMFT
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