Introducing mindfulness to clinical psychologists in training: an experiential course of brief exercises.


Author: Moore, P.

Affiliation: University of Bristol Campus, Bristol, UK. drphilmoore@yahoo.co.uk
Conference/Journal: J Clin Psychol Med Settings.
Date published: 2008 Dec
Other:
 Volume ID: 15   ,  Issue ID: 4   ,  Pages: 331-7   ,  Word Count: 123  
    A 14 session, structured, mindfulness skills group utilizing short (10 min) practices was undertaken by clinical psychologists in training as a voluntary lunchtime activity. The present study was a preliminary investigation into whether a short course of brief mindfulness exercises could facilitate the development of personal understandings of mindfulness without requiring a significant time commitment that might impinge upon participants\' ability to take part. Quantitative and qualitative evaluations suggested that the course could be a useful experiential introduction to mindfulness for clinicians. The results also suggested that the format of frequent, brief exercises could have utility for conducting mindfulness-based training in time-limited environments but further research is required to examine the effects of frequency and duration of practice on the development of mindfulness skills.