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The Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches- IMA
Mindfulness
Ms Bríd Shine
Clinical Midwife Specialist
Bereavement & Mental Health
Outline of Presentation
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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
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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.
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www.mindfulness.ie
www.sanctuary.ie
www.oscailt.ie
www.mindfulnessireland.org
www.umassmed.edu/cfm
www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness