An Evaluation of a Mindfulness Group in CAMHS Using Dramatherapy Practice. Issue 2 (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McLachlan, Niel; Laletin, Linda
• Is Part Of: Dramatherapy. Volume 37:Issue 2/3(2015)
• Page Start: 78
• Page End: 88
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: mental health -- mindfulness -- dramatherapy -- adolescents; Drama -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; 616.89152305
• DOI: 10.1080/02630672.2016.1162823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-0672

Abstract

This article describes the introduction of a mindfulness group combined with dramatherapy principles within a CAMHS setting. An initial focus is on the evidence base for mindfulness therapies when applied to the adolescent population. Following a description of the group programme content, the article focuses on outcomes. Although quantitative data does not indicate any meaningful change from pre- to post-group participation, qualitative feedback from the group participants and in-session observations from the group facilitators does indicate participant benefit associated with group participation. Finally, the article concludes that a more robust qualitative methodology to measure outcome should be implemented in future groups.