Feasibility and Acceptability of Mindfulness for Survivors of Homicide and Their Providers.

Stephanie Hartwell; Jeroan Allison; Bonita Jones; Rachel Rodrigues; Clementina Chery; Julianna Andrews; Carl Fulwiler

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2017.04.021

Feasibility and Acceptability of Mindfulness for Survivors of Homicide and Their Providers.

Stephanie Hartwell, Jeroan Allison, Bonita Jones, Rachel Rodrigues, Clementina Chery, Julianna Andrews, Carl Fulwiler

Explore 2018 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2017.04.021 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics	Mixed methods participatory research Peer reviewed
Population	Survivors of homicide and their service providers
Topics	Meditation
Keywords	Community-based participatory research Cultural adaptation Emotion regulation Homicide service providers Homicide survivors
Key points	The culturally adapted mindfulness curriculum was judged feasible and acceptable based on attendance, participation, and focus group data. Survivors' reports suggested most experienced improved emotion regulation, feelings of empowerment, and better coping, and both providers and survivors viewed the approach as promising for survivors.

Abstract

This study uses participatory research methods with survivors of homicide and their service providers to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted mindfulness intervention for stress reduction and resilience in homicide survivors. Our mixed methods approach included: (a) previewing a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program with providers and survivors; (b) using their iterative feedback during focus groups to revise the curriculum; and (c) studying the acceptability of the adapted curriculum for survivors through focus group and standardized data collection. We learned that providers use mindfulness for self-care and both providers and survivors view the approach for survivors as promising. Based on attendance, participation, and focus group data, the adapted curriculum was both feasible and acceptable. Survivors' reports suggested most experienced improved emotion regulation, feelings of empowerment, and better coping. Culturally adapted mindfulness programs may support healing for homicide survivors and possibly other low-income people of color with significant trauma backgrounds. Further investigation is needed to rigorously assess outcomes and specific effects, both positive and negative, of mindfulness in this and other more diversified populations.

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