Introduction to Mindfulness - Dean Amory

However, when taken together with the qualitative feedback from
participants, the results offer tentative suggestions on the potential of
applying Mindfulness-based approaches to support people recovering
from addiction.
Recruitment
Participants were recruited for interview from local rehabilitation
services on the basis of a referral from their key worker. Over 100
individuals were referred for interview. Selection criteria for interview
included the applicant demonstrating an interest in learning more
about mindfulness, and being drug-free (including methadone) for at
least six months.
Nineteen individuals were selected for interview, 15 of whom were
accepted to participate in the program.
The semi-structured interviews were carried out by the Program
Director TB (Clinical Psychologist) and an assistant FS (psychology
graduate). The questions were tailored to establish brief background
knowledge of the applicants, including their history of substance
abuse, psychological history, treatment history and current treatment.
The interview also explored any previous experience with meditation
and their reason for interest in the program. Exclusion criteria for
proceeding to participate in the program included the individual
reporting symptoms of current distress and the absence of a
supportive relationship with a key worker.
On the basis of these interviews, 15 participants were selected to
voluntarily participate in the 10-week MBRP program.
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