When People Sing a Different Tune about Contemplative Education: The Introduction of Mindfulness Practices into Faculties of Mahidol University, Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Somsit Asdornnithee ◽  
Supre Kanjanaphitsarn
Keyword(s):  
Contemplative Education ◽  
Mindfulness Practices

An Exploratory Case Study of Mindfulness Techniques in a High School Band Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 875512332110500
Author(s):  
Karen M. Koner ◽  
Abigayle Weaver
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Instrumental Music ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
High School Band ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Band Students ◽  
Mindfulness Practices ◽  
School Band

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of mindfulness practices on high school band students. This action research project took place in spring 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders. Four students enrolled in the high school band participated in five weeks of mindfulness practice interventions over the virtual format alongside their instrumental music director. Mindfulness practices included diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation imagery, cued relaxation, and stretching. Throughout the five weeks, student participants discussed improved focus, improvement of stress management, and increased frequency of mindfulness practice. However, four months after data collection was complete, three of the four student participants continued to practice mindfulness techniques on their own time to assist with nervousness, anxiety, and stress.

scholarly journals Evaluating the mindfulness-based coping program: an effectiveness study using a mixed model approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kjersti B. Tharaldsen ◽  
Edvin Bru
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Outpatient Service ◽  
Psychiatric Outpatients ◽  
Mixed Model Approach ◽  
Clinical Assessments ◽  
Patient Interviews ◽  
Mindfulness Practices ◽  
Psychological Coping

Since more than 450 million people worldwide suffer from mental disorders, interventions that promote mental health have been called for. Mindfulness-based coping (MBC) is an intervention based on coping skills from cognitive behavioral therapy integrating mindfulness practices. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the MBC program for psychiatric outpatients. The study employed a mixed research method with a qualitative approach using semi-structured patient interviews and clinical assessments from patients' therapists and a quantitative approach using instruments measuring mindful coping, mental ill health, and life satisfaction. The study sample included 38 psychiatric outpatients from a district psychiatric outpatient service in Norway. Results suggested that although use of the different skills varied, participants had a positive experience with the program and positive changes in psychological functioning were observed. Findings provide knowledge regarding the design of interventions integrating mindfulness to promote more adequate psychological coping.

scholarly journals Mindfulness in the Academy – Transforming Our Work and Ourselves ‘One Moment at a Time’

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Gardner ◽  
Jill Grose
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Member ◽  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Mindfulness Practices ◽  
Faculty And Staff

In this paper, a faculty member and an educational developer discuss their own attempts to be more mindful in the academy with attention to mindfulness practices in the classroom as a way to foster community and deepen learning. The authors also share their experiences creating a community of practice focused on mindfulness - a new initiative at their institution for faculty and staff.

Calming and Coping Strategies for the School Nurse’s New Year

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 368-372
Author(s):  
Larraine Bossi ◽  
Stephanie Porter
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Mindfulness Practices ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Way

The school nurse is often sought out by students because he or she has an ability to listen to the student, offers an intervention that focuses attention on the student, and allows the student to experience her or his symptom in a new way. Helping the student to change the way the symptom is experienced, shifting focus, and adapting to a new awareness are all ways of using mind-body concepts. Many states’ Boards of Nursing Registration have developed rulings expanding the scope of practice to include mind-body interventions. This article will explain three such interventions applicable to the school nurse setting: breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, and the use of imagery.

A Conceptual Model of Wellness Destination Characteristics That Contribute to Psychological Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Irene Thal ◽  
Simon Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Necessary Conditions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Voluntary Participation ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Daily Schedule ◽  
Mindfulness Practices

This study considered the characteristics of a stay at a wellness destination that enhance psychological well-being. Self-determination theory (SDT) was used to identify the necessary conditions to promote subjective well-being, and focus group sessions were then conducted to evaluate the SDT constructs in the context of a wellness facility. A conceptual model articulating characteristics of the external environment or wellness facility as well as ideal guest experiences, to ensure enhanced well-being as the outcome of a stay at a wellness facility, was then proposed. These conditions included the quality of staff–guest interactions, voluntary participation in novel and engaging activities in the context of a structured daily schedule, encouraging mindfulness practices, guest camaraderie, and enhanced competence or confidence overall.

Supporting Mindfulness Practices with Brain-Sensing Devices. Cognitive and Electrophysiological Evidences

Mindfulness ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 301-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide Crivelli ◽  
Giulia Fronda ◽  
Irene Venturella ◽  
Michela Balconi
Keyword(s):  
Mindfulness Practices
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