An evaluation of a mindfulness group
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https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v19i1.663Keywords:
mindfulness, meditation, mental health, groupwork, groupAbstract
This paper describes a mindfulness group and illustrates the benefits of mindfulness groups for people who access NHS/Local Authority mental health services in terms of learning mindfulness skills, becoming more mindful in daily life and in terms of improvements in psychological well-being.
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