Treating others as we treat ourselves: A qualitative study of the influence of psychotherapists’ mindfulness meditation practice on their psychotherapeutic work

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huma Shireen ◽  
Nellie Siemers ◽  
Yair Dor-Ziderman ◽  
Bärbel Knäuper ◽  
Roy Moodley
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Meditation Practice

scholarly journals Brief online mindfulness training for medical students: a randomized control study

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-41
Author(s):  
Sarah Moore ◽  
Denese Playford ◽  
Hanh Ngo ◽  
Rita Barbour ◽  
Kirsten Auret ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Randomised Control Trial ◽  
Meditation Practice ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Study Engagement

BACKGROUNDMedical students experience high levels of stress during their training. Literature suggests that mindfulness can reduce stress and increase self-compassion levels in medical students. However, most mindfulness training programs are delivered face-to-face and require significant time commitments, which can be challenging for rurally-based students with heavy academic workloads and limited support networks. PURPOSETo evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a brief online Mindfulness training program for medical students based in rural areas, with regards to reducing stress, increasing self-compassion, mindfulness and study engagement. METHODSThis is a non-registered randomised control trial. Participants included both urban and rural medical students from UWA, University of Notre Dame and the RCSWA from 2018-2020. Participants were randomised to the intervention group, an 8-week online mindfulness training program, or the control group. Using quantitative-qualitative mixed-methods approach, we measured the frequency, duration and quality of the participants mindfulness meditation practice, and assessed changes in their perceived stress, self-compassion, mindfulness and study engagement levels. Further, the intervention group recorded a weekly reflective journal documenting their experience of the program. RESULTS114 participants were recruited to the study. 61 were randomised to the intervention, and 53 to the control. Quantitative analysis of the frequency, duration and quality of mindfulness meditation practice and changes in stress, self-compassion, mindfulness and study engagement is currently being conducted. Preliminary qualitative results reveal that participants experienced increased self-awareness, more mindfulness of their day-to-day activities, improved emotional regulation and increased productivity, while also facing difficulties with making time for their mindfulness practice. CONCLUSIONWe anticipate that this study will demonstrate that an online mindfulness training program tailored to reach rurally located medical students is feasible and effective in modifying their stress levels and psychological wellbeing. 

scholarly journals Gamification of Immersive Meditation Practice in Virtual Reality

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Matthew John Moroz ◽  
Bianca Calagiu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Meditation Practice ◽  
Therapeutic Applications ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Prison Populations

Benefits arising from meditation practice gamification are not overtly obvious. Desires to achieve and progress to higher levels, which are common to gaming, seem diametrically opposed to the ethos underlying traditional meditation practice. We propose, however, that a motivation to gain greater wellbeing and enlightenment via mindfulness meditation practice shares more with the motivation to progress through a game than is initially apparent. We begin by explaining how gamification techniques may be employed in meditation practice with a focus on mitigating the five hindrances to successful practice as described in the Theravada tradition. We then highlight the utility of employing virtual reality as a medium for such simulations. We discuss the potential for beneficial therapeutic applications in patients with mental health disorders and prison populations. We conclude by summarising our position and urging increased attention in this increasingly relevant area of research.

A Qualitative Study of the Mindfulness Meditation Training for Sport: Division I Female Soccer Players’ Experience

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Baltzell ◽  
Nicole Caraballo ◽  
Kristen Chipman ◽  
Laura Hayden
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Division I ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Emotional Experiences ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Soccer Team ◽  
Women's Soccer

This study explored how members of a Division I varsity women’s soccer team experienced a 6-week, 12 session mindfulness meditation training for sport (MMTS) program. The coaching staff and entire team participated in the MMTS program. Seven of the team members volunteered to be interviewed after their participation in the MMTS program. Thematic analysis was implemented. Most participants reported difficulty understanding the process of meditation at the start of the MMTS program. Post-MMTS, they reported an enhanced ability to accept and experience a different relationship with their emotions, both on and off the field. They also noted the importance of creating a phrase of care for self and team for cohesion purposes. Enhanced mindfulness, awareness, and acceptance of emotional experiences were attributed directly to the mindfulness training. Participants provided specific recommendations for future sport-focused mindfulness meditation programs.

scholarly journals Web-Based Intervention in Mindfulness Meditation for Reducing Residual Depressive Symptoms and Relapse Prophylaxis: A Qualitative Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M Boggs ◽  
Arne Beck ◽  
Jennifer N Felder ◽  
Sona Dimidjian ◽  
Christina A Metcalf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals Internet Mindfulness Meditation Intervention for the General Public: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. e37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helané Wahbeh ◽  
Barry S Oken
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Meditation Practice ◽  
Home Practice ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Practice Behavior

Background Mindfulness meditation interventions improve a variety of health conditions and quality of life, are inexpensive, easy to implement, have minimal if any side effects, and engage patients to take an active role in their treatment. However, the group format can be an obstacle for many to take structured meditation programs. Internet Mindfulness Meditation Intervention (IMMI) is a program that could make mindfulness meditation accessible to all people who want and need to receive it. However, the feasibility, acceptability, and ability of IMMI to increase meditation practice have yet to be evaluated. Objectives The primary objectives of this pilot randomized controlled study were to (1) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of IMMIs in the general population and (2) to evaluate IMMI’s ability to change meditation practice behavior. The secondary objective was to collect preliminary data on health outcomes. Methods Potential participants were recruited from online and offline sources. In a randomized controlled trial, participants were allocated to IMMI or Access to Guided Meditation arm. IMMI included a 1-hour Web-based training session weekly for 6 weeks along with daily home practice guided meditations between sessions. The Access to Guided Meditation arm included a handout on mindfulness meditation and access to the same guided meditation practices that the IMMI participants received, but not the 1-hour Web-based training sessions. The study activities occurred through the participants’ own computer and Internet connection and with research-assistant telephone and email contact. Feasibility and acceptability were measured with enrollment and completion rates and participant satisfaction. The ability of IMMI to modify behavior and increase meditation practice was measured by objective adherence of daily meditation practice via Web-based forms. Self-report questionnaires of quality of life, self-efficacy, depression symptoms, sleep disturbance, perceived stress, and mindfulness were completed before and after the intervention period via Web-based surveys. Results We enrolled 44 adults were enrolled and 31 adults completed all study activities. There were no group differences on demographics or important variables at baseline. Participants rated the IMMI arm higher than the Access to Guided Meditation arm on Client Satisfaction Questionnaire. IMMI was able to increase home practice behavior significantly compared to the Access to Guided Meditation arm: days practiced (P=.05), total minutes (P=.01), and average minutes (P=.05). As expected, there were no significant differences on health outcomes. Conclusions In conclusion, IMMI was found to be feasible and acceptable. The IMMI arm had increased daily meditation practice compared with the Access to Guided Meditation control group. More interaction through staff and/or through built-in email or text reminders may increase daily practice even more. Future studies will examine IMMI’s efficacy at improving health outcomes in the general population and also compare it directly to the well-studied mindfulness-based group interventions to evaluate relative efficacy. Trial Registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT02655835; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02655835 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation/ 6jUDuQsG2)

scholarly journals Development and psychometric properties of the Self-efficacy for Mindfulness Meditation Practice scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 2017-2030 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gurjeet S Birdee ◽  
Kenneth A Wallston ◽  
Sujata G Ayala ◽  
Edward H Ip ◽  
Stephanie J Sohl
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
The Self ◽  
Cognitive Interviewing ◽  
Meditation Practice ◽  
Efficacy Measure ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

This study aimed to develop a self-efficacy measure for mindfulness meditation practice (Self-efficacy for Mindfulness Meditation Practice scale). The scale was developed through a process of expert consensus, cognitive interviewing, and evaluation among 199 mindfulness meditation practitioners who completed an online survey. The 9-item Self-efficacy for Mindfulness Meditation Practice scale was unidimensional with three subconstructs of attention, compassion, and emotion. The omega hierarchical coefficient for the total scale was 0.78, and test–retest reliability was intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.85 (95% confidence interval: 0.80, 0.89). This study provides preliminary evidence that Self-Efficacy for Mindfulness Meditation Practice scale is a reliable and valid measure of self-efficacy for mindfulness meditation practice.

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