Role of Resilience in Mindfulness Training for First Responders - Journal Club Discussion
Enhancing Mindfulness Practices: Insights from Our Recent Journal Club
At the American Mindfulness Association, we continuously strive to foster meaningful discussions and share valuable resources with our community. Our recent meeting was no exception. Here are some highlights and key takeaways from our latest session.
Jackie Quan and Michael Coplen Scientific Committee Co-Chairs hosted the journal club featuring a review of the study, titled "Role of Resilience in Mindfulness Training for First Responders" conducted by Kaplan et al. This study explores the intersection of mindfulness training and psychological resilience among first responders, including law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Full article can be found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8412411/
Research Review: Role of Resilience in Mindfulness Training for First Responders
The research, was based out of Pacific University in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State while a small sample size indicates that Mindfulness-Based Resilience Training (MBRT) significantly improves mindfulness, enhances resilience, and reduces burnout among first responders. The study’s findings highlight that increased mindfulness is significantly related to enhanced resilience, which in turn reduces burnout and that increased non-reactivity. This mediation effect underscores the importance of resilience as a mechanism of change in mindfulness training, providing valuable insights for developing effective interventions aimed at mitigating the high levels of occupational stress experienced by first responders.