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Teaching Self-Care Through Mindfulness Practices: The Application of Yoga, Meditation, and Qigong to Counselor Training

John Chambers Christopher, Suzanne E. Christopher, Tim Dunnagan, Marc B. Schure

Journal of Humanistic Psychology October 1, 2006 DOI: 10.1177/0022167806290215 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Qualitative study Peer reviewed
Population Students in a counseling training program
Topics Meditation
Key findings Students who participated in the course reported significant changes in their personal lives, stress levels, and clinical training, suggesting the course had a positive impact.

Abstract

Faculty in counseling training programs often give voice to the importance of self-care for students during the training period and into practice after training is completed. However, few programs specifically address this issue in their curricula. To address this perceived need, a course was developed to provide students with (a) personal growth opportunities through self-care practices and (b) professional growth through mindfulness practices in counseling that can help prevent burnout. A focus group assessed course impact on students who reported significant changes in their personal lives, stress levels, and clinical training.

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