Lessons learned from implementing a mindfulness-based, stress-Reduction (MBSR) Program in a Liberal Arts College
Wong P.
2017
Journal for the Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Stress and anxiety is a top complaint among the emerging adult/college-age population. One response of many post-secondary institutions is to institute mindfulness-based, stress reduction programs to assist students in proactively addressing their stress and anxiety. This article chronicles the first-year implementation of a MBSR program at a small, private, liberal arts college. Strategies are discussed with respect to preparing, introducing, implementing and sustaining a campus-wide MBSR program in one college. The challenges and highlights from the preimplementation phase, the first year of implementation and second year of implementation are discussed. © 2017 School of EducationOakland City University. All rights reserved.
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