An Online Mindfulness Program for Teachers: A Feasibility Study of the DeStress Monday at School Program.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Stress has deleterious effects on teachers' well-being and interactions with students. While in-person mindfulness programs have demonstrated benefits for teachers' mental health, in-person classes are often not feasible due to teachers' busy schedules. This study assessed four components of feasibility (implementation, demand, acceptability, and limited-efficacy testing) for an online mindfulness intervention for teachers.

Method

A volunteer sample of 50 primary school teachers was recruited across three urban public schools and was offered a 9-week online mindfulness program (DeStress Monday at School). The program provided weekly mindfulness practices for (1) self-care and (2) classroom use to promote teacher and student stress management. Surveys and focus gro

SUBMITTER: Mendelson T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10208905 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature