Mindfulness and Reflexivity: The No-Self as Reflexive Practitioner
Mindfulness and Social Work June 1, 2009 DOI: 10.1093/oso/9781933478609.003.0004 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Defines mindfulness as intentionally focusing attention on the present moment nonjudgmentally, with an interest in being rather than doing, and positions this definition within the broader context of social work practice. |
Abstract
Abstract As described in chapter 1, there is a range of different ways of consider- ing mindfulness and incorporating it into social work practice. This chapter defines mindfulness as the practice of intentionally focusing attention on what is occurring in the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner, with an interest in being rather than doing (Kabat- Zinn, 1990).