Evaluating the mindfulness based coping program: an effectiveness study using a mixed model approach
Original version
Tharaldsen, K.B; Bru;E. (2012) Evaluating the mindfulness based coping program: an effectiveness study using a mixed model approach. Mental illness, 4(1), pp. 43-51 10.4081/mi.2012.e11Abstract
Since more than 450 million people worldwide
suffer from mental disorders, interventions
that promote mental health have been
called for. Mindfulness-based coping (MBC) is
an intervention based on coping skills from
cognitive behavioral therapy integrating mindfulness
practices. The aim of this study was to
examine the effectiveness of the MBC program
for psychiatric outpatients. The study employed
a mixed research method with a qualitative
approach using semi-structured patient interviews
and clinical assessments from patients’
therapists and a quantitative approach using
instruments measuring mindful coping, mental
ill health, and life satisfaction. The study sample
included 38 psychiatric outpatients from a
district psychiatric outpatient service in
Norway. Results suggested that although use of
the different skills varied, participants had a
positive experience with the program and positive
changes in psychological functioning were
observed. Findings provide knowledge regarding
the design of interventions integrating
mindfulness to promote more adequate psychological
coping.
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