Enhancing Readiness for Change by Enhancing Mindfulness

A mixed‐methods systematic review of the effects of mindfulness on nurses

“…In addition, very few studies measured work‐specific variables, mainly because of the use of generic psychological measurement instruments not specific to the work context. Generally speaking, the effects on work performance and work organization were overlooked in quantitative studies, although mindfulness appears to be associated with improved work performance (Dane & Brummel , Gärtner , Pezzolesi et al . , Grégoire & Lachance , Reb et al .…”

“…, Allen & Kiburz ), empathy and quality of relationships (Brown et al . , Hanson & Richardson ), leadership development (Baron & Cayer ), readiness for change (Gärtner ), work performance (Dane & Brummel , Pezzolesi et al . , Reb et al .…”

Mindfulness in Action: Discovering How U.S. Navy Seals Build Capacity for Mindfulness in High-Reliability Organizations (HROs)

“…Typical examples of this preoccupation include an organizational willingness to reward the discovery of error, a proactive reporting of 'bad news', and an ability to keep small mistakes from escalating (Gartner, 2013;La Porte, 1996;Ray et al, 2011;Weick & Sutcliffe, 2001).…”

Meditative interventions and antisocial personality disorder

“…However, Marlatt and Gordon (1985) proposed that in addition to skill acquisition, which is encouraged in CBT and DBT approaches, self-efficacy is an equally important factor in preventing criminal relapse. MBIs have been linked to enhancements in self-efficacy and readiness for change (Dafoe & Stermac, 2013;Gärtner, 2013). Thus, it is not surprising that multiple studies have associated meditative interventions with reduced recidivism rates (Bleick & Abrams, 1987;Himelstein, 2011;Rainforth et al, 2003).…”