About Kristen Brendel
Dr. Kristen Esposito Brendel, Ph.D, LCSW, RYT graduated with a Ph.D in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. Her research, teaching, and practice specialities include mindfulness-based practices and school-based interventions. She is currently an assistant professor at Aurora University and owns and operates
Per La Vita Wellness in Geneva, Illinois.
The following includes some of Dr. Brendel’s research related to mindfulness:
- Maynard, B.R., Solis, M., Miller, V., Brendel, K.E. (2015). Mindfulness-based interventions for Improving Academic Achievement, Behavior and Socio-Emotional Functioning of Primary and Secondary Students: A Systematic Review. Campbell Collaboration.
- Brendel, K.E., Maynard, B.R., Solis, M., Miller, V.L., Borquist-Conlon, D., Wulbecker, C.E.K. (In progress). Effects of yoga as a mindfulness-based intervention in the school setting: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Borquist-Conlon, D., Maynard, B.R., Brendel, K.E., Zastrow, C., Farina, A. (In review). Mindfulness-based interventions for youth with anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Research on Social Work Practice.
