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Changes in body awareness and self-compassion in clinical psychology trainees through a mindfulness program 자세히보기
  • 자료유형학술지논문
  • 저자명Pintado, Sheila
  • 학회/출판사/기관명Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam
  • 출판년도2019
  • 언어영어
  • 학술지명/학위논문주기COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
  • 발행사항Vol.34No.-[2019]_x000D_
  • ISBN/ISSN1744-3881
  • 소개/요약Background and purpose: Health professional trainees can experience the costs of caring, thus the importance of the teaching self-care. The aim of the present study is to analyze the changes in body awareness and self-compassion in clinical psychologists in training through a mindfulness program. Materials and methods Eight clinical psychologist trainees received eight weekly sessions; qualitative analysis of participants' personal journal was conducted. Results First, participants experienced four changes: awareness in physical sensations, well-being, and the sharpening and integration of senses. Then, they relayed an increase in body awareness of unpleasant sensations and self-compassion. On completion of the eight sessions, participants reported synchronicity with others, more compassion for themselves, deepening of body awareness and changes of habits and daily patterns. Conclusion Mindfulness can help improve body awareness and self-compassion. It is important to address self-care in future health professionals to prevent stress and burnout, improving self-knowledge and self-consciousness.