Feasibility and Acceptability of Mindfulness for Survivors of Homicide and Their Providers.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study uses participatory research methods with survivors of homicide and their service providers to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted mindfulness intervention for stress reduction and resilience in homicide survivors.

Procedures

Our mixed methods approach included: (a) previewing a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program with providers and survivors; (b) using their iterative feedback during focus groups to revise the curriculum; and (c) studying the acceptability of the adapted curriculum for survivors through focus group and standardized data collection.

Findings

We learned that providers use mindfulness for self-care and both providers and survivors view the approach for survivors as promising. Based on attendance, pa

SUBMITTER: Hartwell S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6152918 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan - Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature