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Practice of Mindfulness

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We invite you to participate as a researcher for finding and adding resources on transformational change.   This is a dynamic tool for you to add information you find to your HS 301 individual group's wiki as you do research for class projects (click on the "Sidebar" located on the right in the "View" mode--select the appropriate Class Wiki).  We encourage you to share not only titles (for example, the citation of a journal article, a book, a blog, or title of a digital media stream), but also the places you found the resources and the search strategies you found useful, as we have in the links below. Students will post to the topic areas on the sidebar located on the right.

 

Required Assignment Materials:

 

Measuring the Immeasurable: The Scientific Case for Spirituality. (2008). Boulder, CO: Sounds True Publishers.  Read the following:

Siegel, D.  Reflections on the Mindful Brain, pp. 61-83.

Fehmi, L. & Robbins, J.  Sweet Surrender: Discovering the Benefits of Synchronous Alpha Brain Waves, pp. 231-242.

Watch the following:

 YouTube: Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn (1:12:05)  (Any quiz questions will come from the first 30 minutes of the video, but we encourage you to watch the remainder of the video, as well as the video clips in the Supplementary Resources below.)

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nwwKbM_vJc

 

 

Supplementary Resource Materials:

 

Articles:

 

Peer Reviewed:

 

Shapiro, S. L., Oman, D., . Thoresen, C. E., Plante, T. G., & Flinders, T. (2008).  Cultivating Mindfulness: Effects on Well-being.  Journal of Clinical Psychology, 64 (7), p. 840(23).

Author's Abstract:

There has been great interest in determining if mindfulness can be cultivated and if this cultivation leads to well-being. The current study offers preliminary evidence that at least one aspect of mindfulness, measured by the Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS; K. W. Brown & R. M. Ryan, 2003), can be cultivated and does mediate positive outcomes. Further, adherence to the practices taught during the meditation-based interventions predicted positive outcomes. College undergraduates were randomly allocated between training in two distinct meditation-based interventions, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR; J. Kabat-Zinn, 1990; n = 15) and E. Easwaran's (1978/1991) Eight Point Program (EPP; n = 14), or a waitlist control (n=15). Pretest, posttest, and 8-week follow-up data were gathered on self-report outcome measures. Compared to controls, participants in both treatment groups (n = 29) demonstrated increases in mindfulness at 8-week follow-up. Further, increases in mindfulness mediated reductions in perceived stress and rumination. These results suggest that distinct meditation-based practices can increase mindfulness as measured by the MAAS, which may partly mediate benefits. Implications and future directions are discussed.

Searched  with keywords: mindfulness; mediation; college mental health; meditation; attention in Academic Search Premier.

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Smith, J. E., Richardson, J., Hoffman, C., & Pilkington, K.  (2005).  Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as supportive therapy in cancer care: systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 52 (3), pp. 315-327. Abstract: This paper reports a systematic review and critical appraisal of the evidence on the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for cancer supportive care. Background. The experience of cancer can have a negative impact on both psychological and physical health and on quality of life. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a therapy package that has been used with patients with a variety of conditions. In order to draw conclusions on its effectiveness for cancer patients, the evidence requires systematic assessment. Methods. A comprehensive search of major biomedical and specialist complementary medicine databases was conducted. Additionally, efforts were made to identify unpublished and ongoing research. Relevant research was categorized by study type and appraised according to study design. Clinical commentaries were obtained for each study and included in the review. Results. Three randomized controlled clinical trials and seven uncontrolled clinical trials were found. A lack of relevant qualitative research studies was identified. Studies report positive results, including improvements in mood, sleep quality and reductions in stress. A dose-response effect has been observed between practice of Mindfulness-Based  Stress Reduction and improved outcome. A number of methodological limitations were identified. Modifications to the traditional Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programme make comparison between studies difficult and a lack of controlled studies precludes any firm conclusion on efficacy. Conclusion.  Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction has potential as a clinically valuable self-administered intervention for cancer patients. Further research into its efficacy, feasibility and safety for cancer patients in the nursing context is recommended

Search strategy:  keyword search "practice of mindful*" and health in Academic Search Premier, limited to peer reviewed.

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Hirst, I. S. (2003). Perspectives of mindfulness.  Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, 10 (3), pp. 359-366. 8p 

Abstract: The idea and practice of mindfulness has a long history in some of the world's religions and is also articulated in a numberof secular discourses. The therapeutic potential of mindfulness is now being recognized and is being researched in a diverse range of healthcare settings including mental health. Being mindful presupposes that individuals whose awareness is not impaired do have a choice in what phenomena they attend to and how they act. For the psychiatric nurse, understanding the idea and practice of mindfulness is useful for developing both trans-cultural awareness and to recognize that personal inattention could compromise care. In terms of mental health promotion, mindfulness is worthy of consideration as an important life skill. This paper explores the notion of mindfulness from a number of perspectives. The paper does not claim to have explored all the options. The Buddhist understanding of mindfulness provides the perspective for continuity within the paper and is used to illuminate any similarities and differences with the secular discourses being considered.

Search strategy: keyword search mindfullness in Academic Search Premier, limited to peer reviewed. 

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Books

 

Electronic Books from Cline Library:

 

Blooming of a lotus: guided meditation for achieving the miracle of mindfulness. Boston, Mass. : Beacon Press, c2009. Rev. edition. Access electronic book.

 

Calming your anxious mind: how mindfulness and compassion can free you from anxiety, fear, and panic. Jeffrey Brantley. Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, c2007. 2nd edition. Access electronic book.  Chapters:  A mindful approach to fear and anxiety -- Paying attention on purpose -- The body and its fear system -- Anxiety and the power of the mind -- Mindfulness and meditation -- Your attitude is important -- Building your practice foundation -- Mindfulness in everyday life -- Establishing mindfulness, breath by breath -- Mindfulness of the body -- Bringing full attention to life -- Befriending your anxious mind -- Making room for the upset -- Common concerns about these meditation practices -- Feeling safe, resting in silence -- Applying mindfulness to fear and anxiety -- Taking a larger view.

 

Media

 

 

You can request that the Cline Library obtain a copy of any of the following titles. To do this fill out the online  Request Materials form:

 

Audio:

 

True happiness. Pema Chödrön. Compact disc 2 sound discs (147 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Boulder, CO : Sounds True, ; ISBN: 1591795397 9781591795391

Introduction; (:41) --; Potential for unshakable happiness; (8:10) --; Honesty and loving kindness; (4:43) --; Path to awakening; (7:49) --; Working with the precepts; (7:17) --; Ways we avoid being present; (9:18) --; Not causing harm; (8:40) --; Action, speech and mind; (12:17) --; Accessing our innate wisdome; (5:43) --; Half-heartedness; (6:25) --; Our habitual cravings; (8:06) --; Introduction; (:43) --; Sowing seeds of happiness; (3:04) --; Generous heart; (9:59) --; Practice of offering; (12:50) --; Practice of rejoicing; (5:15) --; Maitri practice; (16:12) --; Heart of bodhichitta; (19:56).  

Search strategy: meditation Pema Chödrön in WorldCat.

 

Video:

How to live compassionately in a troubled world. Pema Chödrön.DVD video 4 videodiscs (7 hours, 36 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Portage, Mich. : Great Path Tapes and Books
1. How to work with your mind, speech, and actions -- DVD 2. Getting your priorities straight -- DVD 3. Remain like a log of wood -- DVD 4. Basic teachings on getting smart.
Search strategy: mind and Pema Chödrön in WorldCat.
 

Media in the Public Domain:

 

YouTube: Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn (1:12:05)

 
YouTube: Cognitive Neuroscience of Mindfulness Meditation (48:53)
 
YouTube: Mindfulness Stress Reduction and Healing (1:14:42)

 



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