The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Educator Stress and Well-Being: Results from a Pilot Study
Mindfulness
Short Title:
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Educator Stress and Well-Being
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2015/04//
Pages:
208 - 216
Sources ID:
88086
Collection:
Evidence-based Teacher Professional Development
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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We assessed the effectiveness of an adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on educator stress and well-being. The study included 36 high school educators who participated in either an 8-week adapted MBSR program or a waitlist control group. Results suggested that educators who participated in MBSR reported significant gains in self-regulation, self-compassion, and mindfulness-related skills (observation, nonjudgment, and nonreacting). Significant improvements in multiple dimensions of sleep quality were found as well. These findings provide promising evidence of the effectiveness of MBSR as a strategy to promote educator’s personal and professional well-being. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.