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The Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches- IMA Mindfulness Ms Bríd Shine Clinical Midwife Specialist Bereavement & Mental Health Outline of Presentation • • • • • What is Mindfulness? Background MBSR/MBCT programmes Scientific Body of Evidence Mindfulness in Midwifery Practice • Self compassion • Experiential... Background of Mindful Revolution Definition of Mindfulness Mindfulness means; Paying attention in a particular way; • On Purpose • In the Present Moment • Non-Judgementally (Jon Kabat Zinn) Mindfulness • Mindfulness is more recently being referred to as “Heartfulness “ Mindfulness Mindfulness is the practice of directing attention to what is happening, in the present moment. (Thich Nhat Hanh) Mindfulness Meditation • Mindfulness is about stress reduction, NOT relaxation. • Think, “falling awake” as opposed to “falling asleep”. Mindfulness “ Mindfulness is not simply a technique. It is an act of love, our willingness to see clearly, to hold ourselves closely just as we are, it is a revealing and deeply healing expression of care – an embodiment of compassion. Compassion begins at home with ourselves; whether offering or seeking care, we are all wounded and we are all whole” (Saki F Santorelli) Mindfulness Based Stress reduction Overview of MBSR ; • Formal Practices & Informal Practice • Diary / Calendar Events • Stress intensifying thoughts • Difficult emotions • Mindful Communication • Full day Silent Practice 7 Foundational attitudes of Mindfulness Practice Patience Non Judging Beginners Mind Trust Non Striving Letting Go Acceptance Wisdom Centre MBSR Pilot Programme, January 2014 u Mindfulness Robust research suggests; regular practice of mindfulness helps both the body & mind to respond, rather than react to stress, allowing for improved health and wellbeing (Jon Kabat Zinn) Scientific Evidence 1979- 1St Cohort; • Chronic pain, stress & debilitating medical conditions • Neuroplasticity • Immune Function • Attention Deficit • Mental Health Illness Research on HCP’s Impact of MBSR training in Nurses & Physicians ; • Increased Empathy & Compassion • Positive impact on therapeutic relationship • Reduced risk of; 1. Stress & Burnout 2.Compassion Fatigue Recent Publications of relevance in maternity care • Improvements in Glycaemic control in GDM • Perinatal Mental Health • Mindful ChildbirthMBC course • Mindful Parenting www.mindfulexperience.org www.mindfulbirthing.org/ MBCP Programme • MBCP aim to promote family health/wellbeing during Pregnancy, Childbirth & Early parenting • Results Pilot Study 2010 • Future Research RCT • Professional Training Programmes USA & Europe Mindfulness & Compassion What is Compassion..? “Concern for the alleviation of suffering of sentient beings” (Kristin Neff 2011) 3 Components; • Mindfulness • Kindness • Common Humanity www.self-compassion.org/ Importance of Self Compassion • Fosters connectedness • Helps us to relate to ourselves & our lives with an open Mind & Heart • Transforms suffering • Activates the mammalian care-giving system (Paul Gilbert 2013) “A baby is born with a need to be loved, and never outgrows it..” (Frank A Clarke) “To be Midwife to the rebirth/ awakening of another human being is privileged work” (Socrates) Sharing a Mindful Moment Experiential.. Conclusion Recommended Reading List • Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005) Coming To Our Senses Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness. London • Santorelli, S. (1999) Heal Thy Self; Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine. New York: Bell Tower • Nhat Hanh, T. (1987) The Miracle of Mindfulness. NY Further Recommended reading • Skovolt, T,M. (2001) The Resilient Practitioner. USA, Allyn and Bacon • Zinn-Kabat, J. (2001) Full Catastrophy Living;how to cope with stress, pain and illness using mindfulness meditation. New York: Piatkus Books. • Maslach, C. (1982) Burnout: the cost of caring. Englewood Cliffs NJ: Prentice-Hall • Figley, C (2001) Treating Compassion Fatigue. New York, Brunner-Routledge Online Resources. • • • • • • www.mindfulness.ie www.sanctuary.ie www.oscailt.ie www.mindfulnessireland.org www.umassmed.edu/cfm www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness