Abstract Objectives Spiritual well-being, characterized by enhanced feelings of connection with self, others, nature, and the transcendent, significantly contributes to mental health and provides unique benefits that extend beyond other dimensions of well-being, such as emotional or physical well-being. This study explored the acceptability and potential benefits of an innovative nature-based...
Abstract Objectives Few studies have examined why Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs are effective among teachers. The aim of this study was to examine possible mediators underlying the effectiveness of an MBSR program for Dutch elementary school teachers. Methods Data of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with intervention (n = 72) versus control group (n = 74) were used....
Educators frequently grapple with elevated levels of job-related stress, heightening the risk of mental health issues. Although Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing stress among the general populace, its implementation among educators, especially in non-United States settings, has received limited exploration. This pre-registered...