A qualitative analysis of beginning mindfulness experiences for women with post-traumatic stress disorder and a history of intimate partner violence

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2013 May;19(2):104-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.02.004. Epub 2013 Mar 14.

Abstract

This article presents the beginning mindfulness experiences of low income, minority women with a history of intimate partner violence. Ten women participated in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction group, three interviews and a focus group over 15 months. Using an interpretive phenomenological analysis approach, we derived the following themes: struggles to practice meditation; a vision of growing and helping; personal improvements, and interpersonal improvements. We share recommendations for clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Battered Women / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Meditation / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychotherapy, Group
  • Quality of Life
  • Spouse Abuse / therapy*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy*
  • Stress, Psychological / therapy