Mindfulness
July 29, 2026
Chloe Wells, William van Gordon, Paul Barrows
A cancer diagnosis often triggers profound psychological distress and existential uncertainty. While first-generation mindfulness-based interventions are widely utilised, research on second-generation mindfulness-based interventions (SG-MBIs), such as Meditation Awareness Training (MAT), remains limited in oncology. MAT integrates traditional contemplative practices, including compassion,...
Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
February 25, 2026
Chloe Wells, William van Gordon, Paul Barrows
BACKGROUND: A cancer diagnosis presents significant psychological challenges, often resulting in lasting distress and dis-ruption to daily life. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly recognized as vital components of supportive oncology care. Second-generation MBIs (SG-MBIs), such as Meditation Awareness Training (MAT), integrate Buddhist wisdom principles such as...
Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
2026
Chloe Wells, William van Gordon, Paul Barrows
3 citations
Mindfulness-based interventions are gaining recognition as effective therapeutic tools for psychological distress in oncology. However, the widespread adoption of mindfulness in Western clinical contexts has raised ethical and philosophical concerns, particularly regarding the Westernisation and cultural appropriation of Buddhist wisdom. This paper examines the ethical implications of employing...
Mindfulness
December 13, 2025
Chloe Wells, William van Gordon
Abstract Objectives This systematic review sought to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) that explicitly or implicitly integrate Buddhist wisdom principles, such as impermanence, interconnectedness, and/or non-attachment, for enhancing psychological well-being, pain management, and quality of life among cancer patients. Method Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a...