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Mindfulness and compassion for youth with psychotic symptoms: A description of a group program and a consumer's experience 자세히보기
  • 자료유형학술지논문
  • 저자명Hickey, Tara,Pen Name, Emily,Nelson, Barnaby,Meadows, Graham
  • 학회/출판사/기관명Taylor & Francis
  • 출판년도2019
  • 언어영어
  • 학술지명/학위논문주기Psychosis
  • 발행사항Vol.11No.4[2019]_x000D_
  • ISBN/ISSN1752-2439
  • 소개/요약An 8-week mindfulness and compassion program was developed for youth at risk for, or already experiencing, psychosis, based on UK national guidelines for developing interventions. The aim of this paper is to provide a program description and first hand account of a participant’s experience. First, mindfulness skills are taught. Next an emotional regulation model is introduced, to help participants understand how psychotic experiences, anxiety and depression contribute to a heightened threat system, and how compassion can help them. The program contains meditations (e.g. breath practice, compassionate friend) and practices for use in daily life (e.g. STOP practice). The second author found mindfulness allowed her to feel and acknowledge her experience and give her emotions the recognition they needed. Being self-compassionate was a new concept, which at times was challenging but helped her realize her emotions were normal and she could manage difficult emotions using soothing practices. Furthermore, being part of a group helped her realize she was not alone. Mindfulness and compassion skills can be helpful for youth with psychotic experiences. A group program can provide a safe place to share experiences and reduce isolation. An evaluation of the program will be the focus of future papers.