"Using Mindfulness for Increasing Provider Capacity" by Julianna Andrews, Stephanie W. Hartwell et al.

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Article Title

Using Mindfulness for Increasing Provider Capacity to Support Inner City Survivors of Violence [English and Spanish versions]

Authors

Julianna Andrews, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Stephanie W. Hartwell, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Carl E. Fulwiler, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow
Jeroan J. Allison, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFollow

Document Type

Psychiatry Issue Brief

Publication Date

2015-7

DOI

10.7191/pib.1094

Abstract

A Spanish translation of this publication is available to download under "Additional Files" below.

Mindfulness is recognized as an evidence-based practice that can improve a person’s physical and emotional health and well-being. This research project examined the cultural relevance and potential acceptability of mindfulness practices by front-line providers working with a low-income community of color affected by gun homicide.

Subject Area

Mindfulness, Violence

Keywords

Mindfulness, meditation, violence, survivors of violence, service providers, Spanish

Repository Citation

Andrews J, Hartwell SW, Fulwiler CE, Allison JJ. Using Mindfulness for Increasing Provider Capacity to Support Inner City Survivors of Violence [English and Spanish versions]. Psychiatry Information in Brief 2015;12(3):1094. https://doi.org/10.7191/pib.1094. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/pib/vol12/iss3/1