As mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) become widespread, MBP research samples should be representative of the general public to avoid exclusion of minoritized groups. This systematic review retrospectively investigates demographic diversity in MBP research, based on reported variables and patterns of omission during that time. We reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of standard MBSR and MBCT that targeted self-regulation outcomes through 2016 with healthy and clinical adult populations. Completeness of documentation and analyses for race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, language, education, age, and intersectionality were extracted, compared with census data when possible, and tracked over time based on the date of publication. The included 94 RCTs comprised populations that were predominantly White (79%), middle-aged (46 years), highly educated (15 years), and female (70%). The composition of studies from the USA differed significantly from the US census data. Only 41% of studies reported race or ethnicity, 95% reported gender without non-binary categories, 64% reported education, 89% reported age variance, 2% reported sexual orientation, 9% stratified analyses by demographic variables, and none reported identity multiplicity or intersectionality. MBP efficacy could not be determined for subgroups due to lack of subgroup analyses. Temporal trends show limited improvements in diversity composition and reporting of race over time. MBPs’ potential benefit for diverse populations will depend on adequate reporting of currently underreported demographic variables. To develop culturally responsive interventions, MBPs research must include underrepresented populations to counter observed systemic bias and address inclusion disparities in the field. We offer recommendations to further this aim. The PROSPERO review registration (number: CRD42016051765 (Loucks et al., American Journal of Health Behavior 40:258–267, 2016)) with a review protocol was submitted on December 9, 2016, and confirmed on December 16, 2016.

A Retrospective Systematic Review of Diversity Variables in Mindfulness Research, 2000–2016

Losing a Loved One to Homicide: What We Know about Homicide Co-Victims [Bibliography]

Os tempos que correm apresentam-se extremamente acelerados e exigentes, commultiplas circunstâncias potenciadoras de stress, trauma e luto. Contudo, novas abordagensde intervencao vao surgindo, e a pratica de Mindfulness tem-se verificado eficaz na reducaodos sintomas associados ao stress, luto ou trauma. A classe profissional docente e das maispropensas a elevados niveis de stress, assim como os individuos sao, em geral, vulneraveisa condicoes de luto e trauma.Este trabalho pretende: identificar programas de gestao de stress aplicados emprofessores, com avaliacao de eficacia, bem como caracteriza-los no sentido de facilitar asua implementacao futura; identificar e caracterizar programas de intervencao baseados noMindfulness que atuem no trauma e luto.Foram realizadas duas revisoes de literatura, uma de programas de gestao de stresscom avaliacao de eficacia, aplicados em professores, e outra de programas de Mindfulnessaplicados em contexto de trauma e/ou luto. As pesquisas foram realizadas entre marco de2018 e abril de 2019, na EBSCO Discovery, EBSCOhost e Scopus. Foram identificados 28estudos para o tema dos professores e 30 para o tema do trauma/luto. A maioria dosprogramas identificados reportou melhorias nos sintomas de stress, e de trauma/luto, bemcomo no bem-estar em geral e na autorregulacao emocional. E importante que a Psicologiasensibilize para a gestao do stress e do trauma/luto e promova a aplicacao de programascientificamente avaliados.

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Aplicabilidade de programas de mindfulness: gestão de stress em professores e intervenção no trauma e luto

Introduction: Families and friends of homicide victims (FFHV) interact with healthcare systems almost immediately after the traumatic event. Their interactions with healthcare providers can either facilitate healing, have a neutral effect, or compound an already painful experience. When trauma victims are admitted to the hospital, resources are necessarily diverted on their behalf with less consistent attention paid to their families and friends. The interactions surrounding the immediate circumstance as well as experiences in the weeks to months after can have significant long-term impact. This study explores the needs and experiences of FFHV when interacting with the healthcare system to inform physicians’ and providers’ interactions and provision of services. Methods: This study of 3 focus groups sought to understand these experiences with the healthcare system to better inform physicians’ and providers’ interactions and provision of services. Results: Using the framework approach, the study ultimately built upon the existing trauma-informed care (TIC) framework to include several emergent themes. Participants discussed the need for death notification sensitivity, benefits of coordinated care, barriers to accessing care, the need for physician empathy and attention, the lack of trauma screening, and hastily prescribing medications. Conclusion: This TIC approach can inform future healthcare interactions with the FFHV as it grounds the patients’ experience in their historical reality and may improve future provider-patient relationship.

https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319231162482

Families and Friends of Homicide Victims’ Experiences With the Healthcare System: A Trauma-Informed Perspective

This study investigates teaching trauma-sensitive meditation, its importance, and its principles and practices. In order to investigate this topic, five experienced meditation teachers were interviewed. The participants of this study were Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teachers and insight meditation teachers from the Buddhist Theravadan tradition, living on the East Coast and the West Coast of the USA. The aim of the research was to gather practical experiences on teaching trauma-sensitive meditation and to share the knowledge that exists among meditation teachers with the ever growing number of mindfulness professionals. The data were collected from interviews which were transcribed and returned to the participants to confirm that they had been understood correctly. The participants of the study offered perspectives, examples and practical tools for teaching trauma-sensitive meditation. The transcribed interviews were categorized and analyzed using the Five Principles of Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness by Treleaven (2018). The teachers’ responses fell naturally into these categories and they both intuitively and professionally followed the Five Principles and taught meditation in a traumasensitive and inclusive way. The results were also discussed from competence perspective with the idea of trauma-sensitivity being an important part of a meditation teacher’s competence. The teacher competence was analyzed using the MBI-TAC by Crane et al. (2012) in order to reflect the competences that the teachers discussed.

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Teaching Trauma-Sensitive Meditation: Principles and Competencies

Purpose This study uses participatory research methods with survivors of homicide and their service providers to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted mindfulness intervention for stress reduction and resilience in homicide survivors. Procedures Our mixed methods approach included: (a) previewing a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program with providers and survivors; (b) using their iterative feedback during focus groups to revise the curriculum; and (c) studying the acceptability of the adapted curriculum for survivors through focus group and standardized data collection. Findings We learned that providers use mindfulness for self-care and both providers and survivors view the approach for survivors as promising. Based on attendance, participation, and focus group data, the adapted curriculum was both feasible and acceptable. Survivors' reports suggested most experienced improved emotion regulation, feelings of empowerment, and better coping. Conclusions Culturally adapted mindfulness programs may support healing for homicide survivors and possibly other low-income people of color with significant trauma backgrounds. Further investigation is needed to rigorously assess outcomes and specific effects, both positive and negative, of mindfulness in this and other more diversified populations.

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Feasibility and Acceptability of Mindfulness for Survivors of Homicide and Their Providers

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