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Objectives: This study aimed to show the effectiveness of mindfulness and self-compassion therapy in improving coping abilityand adaptation to stressful situations in the elderly.
Methods: Forty-five elderly non-institutionalized adults were randomized to either treatment or a treatment waiting list. A preand post-treatment assessment was performed, consisting of the
Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS), Depression Anxiety Stress
Scales (DASS), and Coping Strategies Questionnaire. The program
was developed over 10 sessions lasting 120 minutes each.
Results: Analysis of variance for repeated measures showed significant differences in the time-group interaction for the treatment’s effectiveness in improving resilience, positive reappraisal
and avoidance strategies, and decreasing anxiety, problem-solving
coping, negative self-focus, overt emotional expression and
religion.
Conclusions: The mindfulness and self-compassion program is
useful for improving resilience and coping strategies and reducing
anxiety and stress levels in the elderly.