Feasibility and acceptability of mindfulness for survivors of homicide and their providers

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.

Source: Explore - November 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephanie Hartwell, Jeroan Allison, Bonita Jones, Rachel Rodriques, Clementina Chery, Julianna Andrews, Carl Fulwiler Source Type: research