Brief Mindfulness Meditation and Happiness Interventions: Effects on Affect and Mindfulness Skills

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah G. Long ◽  
Joseph E. Hansel
Keyword(s):  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Mindfulness Skills

Single vs. Group Mindfulness Meditation: Effects on Personality, Religiousness/Spirituality, and Mindfulness Skills

Mindfulness ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1236-1244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessio Matiz ◽  
Franco Fabbro ◽  
Cristiano Crescentini
Keyword(s):  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Mindfulness Skills

scholarly journals On the Relationship Between the Practice of Mindfulness Meditation and Personality—an Exploratory Analysis of the Mediating Role of Mindfulness Skills

Mindfulness ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. M. van den Hurk ◽  
Tom Wingens ◽  
Fabio Giommi ◽  
Henk P. Barendregt ◽  
Anne E. M. Speckens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Exploratory Analysis ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
The Relationship

Turning Towards or Turning Away: A Comparison of Mindfulness Meditation and Guided Imagery Relaxation in Patients with Acute Depression

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 410-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Costa ◽  
Thorsten Barnhofer
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Maintenance Phase ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Brief Training ◽  
Initial Reduction ◽  
Maladaptive Thinking

Background: Disengaging from maladaptive thinking is an important imperative in the treatment of depression. Mindfulness training is aimed at helping patients acquire relevant skills for this purpose. It remains unclear, however, whether this practice is helpful when patients are acutely depressed. Aims: In order to investigate effects of mindfulness on symptoms and self-regulatory capacities in this group, the current study compared a brief training in mindfulness (n = 19) to guided imagery relaxation (n = 18). Method: Participants were introduced to the respective techniques in a single session, and practised daily over one week. Self-reported severity of symptoms, difficulties in emotion-regulation, attentional control, the ability to decentre, and mindfulness were assessed pre and postintervention, and at a one-week follow-up. Results: Symptoms of depression significantly decreased and self-regulatory functioning significantly increased in both groups, with changes being maintained during follow-up. When controlling for change in depressive symptoms, results showed significantly higher improvements in emotion regulation at follow-up in the mindfulness group. The ability to decentre predicted changes in symptoms from pre to postintervention, while mindfulness skills predicted changes in symptoms during the maintenance phase. Conclusions: The findings suggest that both practices can help to instigate reductions in symptoms and enhance self-regulatory functioning in depression. However, in order to improve emotion regulation above levels explained by reductions in symptoms more intentional mental training seems necessary. Furthermore, while the ability to disengage from negative patterns of thinking seems crucial for initial reduction of symptoms, maintenance of gains might require broader skills in mindfulness.

Mindfulness

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice D. Domar
Keyword(s):  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Training Stress ◽  
Improving Patient Care

Most if not all physicians in training report feelings of exhaustion, burnout and inadequacy. Although many of these are normal reactions to an intense and rigorous period in their lives, it is possible to learn behaviors which can counter some of the physical and psychological impact. Mindfulness has been shown to be an effective antidote, and it is possible to incorporate mindfulness into one’s daily routine in a practical and efficient manner. Practicing mindfulness can ease the consequences of stress while simultaneously improving patient care. The key is the amount of practice one engages in; the more times one can practice mindfulness on a daily basis, the more benefits one receives. Physicians are encouraged to learn basic mindfulness skills and incorporate them into their personal and professional lives. This review contains 11 references. Keywords: mindfulness, meditation, residents, medical training, stress, depression, anxiety, symptom reduction

Psychological Functioning in a Sample of Long-Term Practitioners of Mindfulness Meditation

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily L. B. Lykins ◽  
Ruth A. Baer
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Adaptive Functioning ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Mean Differences

Although mindfulness meditation traditionally is viewed as a lifelong practice, much current knowledge about its effects is based on short-term practitioners who have participated in mindfulness-based treatment. In the current study, long-term meditators and demographically similar nonmeditators completed self-report measures of constructs expected to be related to the practice of mindfulness meditation. Extent of meditation experience was correlated in the expected directions with levels of mindfulness and with many other variables. Mean differences between meditators and nonmeditators were significant in most cases. Mediation analyses were consistent with the hypothesis that practicing meditation is associated with increased mindfulness in daily life, which is related to decreased rumination, decreased fear of emotion, and increased behavioral self-regulation. These mechanisms appear partially responsible for the relationships between mindfulness skills and psychological adjustment. Overall, the current study suggests that the long-term practice of mindfulness meditation may cultivate mindfulness skills and promote adaptive functioning.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Mindfulness Meditation Training terhadap Atensi Selektif pada Siswa SMP

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Danu Mukti ◽  
Supra Wimbarti
Keyword(s):  
Untreated Control ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Color Word ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Untreated Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Stroop Color Word Test

Permasalahan atensi yang meliputi ketidakmampuan dalam memfokuskan perhatian dan mengabaikan stimulus yang tidak relevan terjadi pada sebagian siswa SMP. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan meditasi mindfulness terhadap kemampuan atensi selektif siswa SMP. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen kuasi, dengan desain untreated control group design with dependent pretest and posttest samples. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa SMP kelas VIII yang diambil melalui purposive sampling (15 siswa kelompok eksperimen dan 20 siswa kelompok kontrol). Pengumpulan data menggunakan Computerized Stroop Color Word Test dan soal matematika, serta skala Kentucky Inventory Mindfulness Skills sebagai cek manipulasi. Lembar observasi dan buku harian subjek juga digunakan sebagai data pendukung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan skor interference yaitu t=-4,836 (p=0,000; p<0,05) dan skor matematika (Z=-2,187; p<0,05) pada pengukuran posttest antara kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan usulan logis pada sekolah untuk pengadaan program meditasi mindfulness secara berkala, mengingat pentingnya hal tersebut bagi perkembangan kemampuan atensi selektif dan performasi belajar matematika.

scholarly journals Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Personality and Psychological Well-being in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiano Crescentini ◽  
Alessio Matiz ◽  
Matteo Cimenti ◽  
Eric Pascoli ◽  
Roberto Eleopra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Personality Profiles ◽  
Mindfulness Skills

Background: Varied evidence shows that mindfulness-oriented meditation improves individuals' mental health, positively influencing practitioners' personality profiles as well. A limited number of studies are beginning to show that this type of meditation may also be a helpful therapeutic option for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: We evaluated the effects of an 8-week mindfulness-oriented meditation training on the personality profiles, anxiety and depression symptoms, and mindfulness skills of a group of patients with MS. A control group of patients with MS not enrolled in any training was also tested. Results: After mindfulness-oriented meditation training, participants in this group (n = 15) showed an increase in character traits reflecting the maturity of the self at the intrapersonal (self-directedness) and interpersonal (cooperativeness) levels. Moreover, increased mindfulness and conscientiousness and decreased trait anxiety were observed in participants after the training. Conclusions: These data support the utility for patients with MS of therapeutic interventions based on mindfulness meditation that may lead to enhanced character and self-maturity.

scholarly journals Developing a Mindfulness Skills-Based Training Program for Resident Physicians

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Minichiello ◽  
Supriya Hayer ◽  
Bob Gillespie ◽  
Maureen Goss ◽  
Bruce Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Resident Physician ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Resident Physicians ◽  
High Level

Background and Objectives: Resident physicians experience a high level of stress. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to offer medical students and physicians a healthier way to relate to daily stressors. We developed and pilot tested a mindfulness training program and assessed its impact on resident physician burnout and resilience. Methods: The residency program offered 17 family medicine residents a 10-hour mindfulness training over the course of 2 months in 2016. Residents were encouraged, but not mandated, to attend. Experienced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teachers and a family physician/integrative health fellow cotaught the program. A research team qualitatively assessed deidentified, postintervention resident interviews. Residents completed four quantitative questionnaires preintervention, immediately postintervention, and 3 months postintervention. A t score was calculated to assess for statistical significance. Results: Three residents (18%) attended all five training sessions, seven residents (41%) completed at least four sessions, and 16 residents (94%) completed either one or two sessions. Eight residents completed the postintervention interview. Twelve, nine and 14 residents completed the four questionnaires at the three time points, respectively. Qualitative results identified multiple personal/professional benefits of participating in mindfulness training, and we found a statistically significant decrease in perceived stress and increase in mindful awareness from pre- to postintervention (P&lt;.05). Conclusions: A resident physician mindfulness training program can be reasonably integrated into the residency schedule as part of the wellness curriculum required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Preliminary results show potential for personal growth and positive changes in patient relationships.

scholarly journals Stress and Coping Among Health Professions Students During COVID-19: A Perspective on the Benefits of Mindfulness

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 216495612097782
Author(s):  
Christina M Luberto ◽  
Janice H Goodman ◽  
Bonnie Halvorson ◽  
Amy Wang ◽  
Aviad Haramati
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Societal Implications ◽  
Mindfulness Skills

Many health professions students experience elevated stress and burnout during their professional education and training. With the added challenges of COVID-19, students face a whole new set of stressors. Students in the Spring 2020 semester of our online academic course, “Mindfulness for Healthcare Providers,” began confronting the COVID-19 crisis after several weeks of mindfulness meditation practice as part of the course. Students discussed their experiences using the course discussion boards, providing a unique opportunity to explore the practical application of mindfulness for student well-being during a crisis. Themes from the discussion board revealed a range of novel stressors and concerns due to COVID-19 (physical health, mental health, societal implications, academic and clinical training disruptions). All students reported that mindfulness practice helped them cope by improving specific mindfulness skills (focus, appreciation, cognitive de-centering, non-reactivity). Mindfulness training may be a useful approach to promoting student well-being during a crisis.

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