ERIC Number: EJ983056
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 15
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Mindfulness Group Work: Preventing Stress and Increasing Self-Compassion among Helping Professionals in Training
Newsome, Sandy; Waldo, Michael; Gruszka, Clare
Journal for Specialists in Group Work, v37 n4 p297-311 2012
This study examined the effects a 6-week mindfulness group had on 31 college students who were intending to enter helping professions (e.g., nursing, social work, counseling, psychology, and teaching). Group activities included meditation, yoga, a body scan exercise, and qi gong. The group members completed the Perceived Stress Scale, the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, and the Self-Compassion Scale at pre-pre, pre, post, and follow-up intervals. Perceived stress significantly decreased, and mindfulness and self-compassion significantly increased in response to the group. Group members' comments on their experience are reported. Implications for future research and practice are explored. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Professional Occupations, Helping Relationship, Metacognition, Perception, Attention, Measures (Individuals), Group Experience, Group Activities, Stress Management, Altruism, Daily Living Skills, Mental Health, Well Being, Social Work, Counseling, Professional Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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