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Bethany Butzer

3 papers in the library · 27 citations · publishing 2020-2024

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Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Professional Development Program for Primary School Teachers in the Czech Republic: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health December 14, 2024 Kamila Dvořáková, Laura García Valladares, Bethany Butzer et al. 3 citations

Research has shown that 20% of Czech teachers suffer with burnout symptoms and 65% are at risk of burning out, which suggests that it is essential to continue addressing the issue of stress in Czech teachers. The main objective of this study was to evaluate a self-compassion and mindfulness-based professional development program for primary school teachers in the Czech Republic. Five schools...

A Consideration of Transpersonal Research Methods for Studying Yoga and Mindfulness in Schools

October 31, 2022 Bethany Butzer

Over the past decade, interest in yoga and mindfulness in schools has grown tremendously, with preliminary research suggesting that these interventions may have a variety of positive effects on youth. However, some quantitative studies of school-based yoga and mindfulness have reported null and/or counterintuitive effects, such as increases in perceived stress, negative affect and psychological...

Characteristics of English-speaking trance channelers.

Explore (New York, N.Y.) 2020 Helané Wahbeh, Bethany Butzer 24 citations

Historical records suggest that channeling has existed globally, in a variety of cultures, for thousands of years, and recent research suggests that channeling is more prevalent than most people realize. The present study used an online survey to explore mental health factors, personality characteristics, subjective experiences, and the impact of channeling on 83 participants who...