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Jennifer Darling

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Why Personal Practice Matters: A Critical Review of Embodiment and Teacher Competence in Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Mindfulness June 1, 2026 Jennifer Darling

Abstract Objectives This review examined why personal mindfulness practice is regarded as foundational for teachers delivering mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), particularly Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Although professional standards mandate sustained personal practice, empirical findings linking teacher competence or...