Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Interventions
SOCW 6060 SOCIAL WORK CLINICAL THEORY AND PRACTICE
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Interventions
WHAT TO KNOW
According to Garland (2013), there is skepticism about mindfulness as an effective intervention. Often, because of its philosophical roots in Buddhism, practitioners and scholars equate mindfulness with “New Age” beliefs. As a result, some may wonder how effective mindfulness interventions are. Recall from Week 1 that it is important to answer the question about the effectiveness of interventions by using empirical evidence rather than experiences or intuition.
You may not have experienced or practiced mindfulness. After you listen to the recordings found on the website listed in the Learning Resources, reflect on some of the following questions: (1) What did you notice? (2) What were you thinking while you were listening? (3) What were you feeling while you were listening? (4) How was your body reacting while listening? (5) How did you feel after you practiced mindfulness?
In this Discussion, you will experience an example of mindfulness and also determine whether mindfulness has scientific support.
TO PREPARE
• Listen to a recording from those found at this website listed in the Learning Resources: UCLA Health. (n.d.). Free guided meditations: Quick links. https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/audio
• Read this article listed in the Learning Resources: Garland, E. L. (2013). Mindfulness research in social work: Conceptual and methodological recommendations. Social Work Research, 37 (4), 439–448. https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svt038
• Conduct a search in the Walden University Library for one research study about the effectiveness of mindfulness as an intervention for the client in the case study you have been using. Remember, when looking for studies, take into account your client’s age, developmental stage, and presenting problem.
ASSIGNMENT
Post a response to the following:
• Describe your experience practicing this technique and how this experience influences your choice on whether to use it with a client during practice.
o Connect your own reaction to the mindfulness exercise with how a client might respond.
o Provide the reference for the study you found, and be sure to use citations in the body of your post using APA guidelines.
• In 1–2 sentences, briefly summarize the methodological context (i.e., research method, how data was collected, and the instruments used) of the studies and the findings.
• Analyze the findings in terms of their validity and applicability for the client.
Support your post with examples from the course text to demonstrate that you have completed the required readings, understand the material, and are able to apply the concepts. As the course progresses, you will be expected to cite using APA. To develop APA skills, utilize resources from the Writing
PLEASE WRITE THE HEADINGS
COURSE BOOK/MATERIAL
Social Work Treatment 7TH 25
Author: Franklin, Cynthia
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-767725-4
ISBN-10: 0-19-767725-8
Edition/Copyright: 7TH 25
Publisher: Oxford University Press
WEEKLY RESOURCES
REQUIRED READING
• Franklin, C., & Jordan, C. (Ed.). (2024). Turner’s social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (7th ed.). Oxford University Press
o Chapter 25, “Mindfulness-Based Practice” (pp. H250–H260)
o Chapter 27, “Dialectical Behavior Therapy” (pp. H272–H279)
o Chapter 11, “Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice and Complex Trauma Theories” (pp. H98–H107)
• Garland, E. L. (2013). Mindfulness research in social work: Conceptual and methodological recommendationsLinks to an external site.. Social Work Research, 37 (4), 439–448. https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svt038
• Russo-Netzer, P., & Moran, G. (2018). Positive growth from adversity and beyond: Insights gained from cross-examination of clinical and nonclinical samplesLinks to an external site.. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry , 88 (1), 59–68. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000224
• Vis, J.-A. & Boynton, H. M. (2008). Spirituality and transcendent meaning making: Possibilities for enhancing posttraumatic growthLinks to an external site.. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work, 27 (1/2): 69–86.
• UCLA Health. (n.d.). Free guided meditations: Quick linksLinks to an external site.. https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/audio
Note: For Discussion 2, listen to a guided meditation by selecting a link on this website.
REQUIRED MEDIA
• Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2014c). Existential therapyLinks to an external site.. In Irish Luck Productions (Producer), J. Sommers-Flanagan (Director), & R. Sommers-Flanagan, (Director), Counseling and psychotherapy theories in context and practice [Video]. Psychotherapy.net.
OPTIONAL RESOURCES
• Dombo, E. A., & Ahearn, F. L. (2017). The aftermath of humanitarian crises: A model for addressing social work interventions with individuals, groups, and communitiesLinks to an external site.. Illness, Crisis, & Loss, 25(2), 107–126. https://doi.org/10.1177/1054137315606830
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