Mindfulness as a way of addressing the deficits in clinical psychology training programmes: A review. (10th June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hemanth, Pooja; Fisher, Paul
• Is Part Of: Journal of tropical psychology. Volume 5(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-06-10
• Subjects: mindfulness, -- clinical psychology training, -- trainees, -- self-care, -- professional development; Psychology -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Tropical conditions -- Periodicals; 150.913
• DOI: 10.1017/jtp.2015.5
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1838-9902

Abstract

Abstract : Research suggests that there is a lack of focus on developing trainees' intrapersonal skills or adequately fostering self-care. Mindfulness training may help address the gaps in training programmes. Quantitative and qualitative studies involving mindfulness training for postgraduate trainees were reviewed. There is a need to explore different designs of mindfulness training groups to ascertain what would be feasible and effective, given the trainees' existing time constraints. Furthermore, the current understanding is limited due to the difficulties defining and operationalising mindfulness. Qualitative research would help to explore what mindfulness training means to trainees and how it impacts on their lives.