None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the project is to compare the well-being effects of a mindfulness training program versus a mindfulness and goal setting program. Subjects will be randomly allocated to one of the two conditions and there will be a maximum of 60 people per course. Condition 1 is a 2-day version of the mindfulness training section of the previously tested Mindfulness-based Quality of Life and Well-Being Program. Participants will be introduced to general mindfulness theory and principles before being taught techniques and exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation, neutral observation of the breath and present moment awareness. Condition 2 is the full 2-day Mindfulness-based Quality of Life and Well-Being Program which teaches mindfulness and goal setting. In addition to 1 day of mindfulness training, participants will be trained for 1 day in the theory and methods of goal setting applied to major quality of life domains (relationships, work, money, health and leisure). Individuals will be given assessments at the beginning and end of the 2-day workshops, and at 4 weeks follow up.
Interventions
Name: An evaluation of a Mindfulness and Goal Setting Quality of Life Program and Questionnaire
Differences between the two intervention conditions: Condition 1 is a 2-day version of the mindfulness training section of the previously tested Mindfulness-based Quality of Life and Well-Being Program whilst Condition 2 is the full 2-day Mindfulness-based Quality of Life and Well-Being Program which teaches mindfulness and goal setting.
Description:
Materials: Handouts the handouts were designed spe
Name: An evaluation of a Mindfulness and Goal Setting Quality of Life Program and Questionnaire Differences between the two intervention conditions: Condition 1 is a 2-day version of the mindfulness training section of the previously tested Mindfulness-based Quality of Life and Well-Being Program whilst Condition 2 is the full 2-day Mindfulness-based Quality of Life and Well-Being Program which teaches mindfulness and goal setting. Description: Materials: Handouts the handouts were designed specifically for this study and will be given for each section of the program. Content and Tasks: The course will be delivered in a 2 hour lecture format. It will include theory and exercises including mindfulness training and practice and filling out a written quality of life plan. Delivery: the program will be delivered by a mindfulness trainer with a minimum of 5 years' experience. Mode of delivery - it will be provided in a group. Size of groups: the approximate size of each of the 2 conditions will be 30 - 60 participants each, split into 2 groups of approx. 15 - 30 each. Number of times the intervention will be delivered: both versions (2) of the program will be delivered two times, once per week for 6 weeks (2 hr training seminars) Monitoring intervention compliance: strategies used to monitor adherence to the intervention will include weekly homework diaries and follow up email/phone call if 2/6 classes are missed. Location - the intervention will be delivered at Atwell Community Centre.
Sponsors
Prof Peter Drummond
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Healthy male or female subjects aged from 18 years old onwards.
Exclusion criteria
People may not be eligible to participate if they are being treated for a major mental health disorder (for example bipolar disorder or schizophrenia).
Outcome results
None listed