Contemplating death in relationship to conscious living: a mindfulness-based community training
Graduation Date
2014
Document Type
Project
Program
Other
Program
Project (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2014
Committee Chair Name
Michael Yellow Bird
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Burnout, Self-care, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work, Social-support, Death and dying, Compassion fatigue, Mindfulness
Abstract
In an attempt to support community members interested in increasing their capacity to relate to death and dying, a two-part community training was developed and offered. Fourteen participants met on two consecutive Saturdays for four hours each day. Program content included an introduction to mindfulness practice and discussions about holistic self-care. Participants also explored and discussed their feelings and beliefs about death and dying and received emotional support from one another throughout the process. Participants completed a qualitative program evaluation at the conclusion of the training. Results from the evaluations included 100% of participants stating they would recommend the training to others. The inclusion of mindfulness processes and the opportunity to receive social support were reported to be the most valuable parts of the training.
Recommended Citation
Harpham, Forest, "Contemplating death in relationship to conscious living: a mindfulness-based community training" (2014). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 2235.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/2235
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/wp988n068