Abstract

Aims

This systematic review aimed to critically synthesize research examining trainee therapists’ experiences of learning and using mindfulness. It explored the personal and professional benefits and challenges of mindfulness training, and whether there is merit including it in core education programmes.

Methods

Key article databases (including PsycINFO, Web of Science, ERIC, Academic Search Premier, Medline, CINAHL Complete, Scopus, Google Scholar) were systematically searched for qualitative studies on post-graduate counselling, psychology and psychotherapy students’ experiences of mindfulness courses. Reference sections of highly relevant studies were also searched. Thirteen identified studies were subjected to data extraction, critical appraisal using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for qualitative research, and synthesis.

Results

Thematic synthesis highlighted positive personal and professional experiences of mindfulness, such as enhanced emotional regulation and wellbeing, better therapist-client boundaries, and stronger therapeutic relationships. These followed some minor initial challenges, such as discomfort and difficulty concentrating.

Conclusion

Although participants of included studies were more likely to have a predisposition for mindfulness, results clearly endorse the potential of mindfulness training to complement existing counsellor training by fostering essential clinical skills, qualities and attitudes, and self-care. As some students initially find mindfulness to be challenging, issues such as individual readiness need consideration.

中文翻译：

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基于正念的干预培训的学生辅导员经验：对定性文献的系统评价

摘要

目标

这篇系统综述旨在批判性地综合研究实习治疗师学习和使用正念的经验。它探讨了正念训练对个人和职业的好处和挑战，以及将其纳入核心教育计划是否有好处。

方法

系统检索了关键文章数据库（包括 PsycINFO、Web of Science、ERIC、Academic Search Premier、Medline、CINAHL Complete、Scopus、Google Scholar），以获取有关研究生辅导、心理学和心理治疗学生正念课程体验的定性研究。还搜索了高度相关研究的参考部分。对 13 项确定的研究进行了数据提取、使用 JBI 关键评估清单进行定性研究的关键评估和综合。

结果

主题综合强调了正念的积极个人和专业体验，例如增强的情绪调节和幸福感、更好的治疗师与客户之间的界限以及更牢固的治疗关系。这些是在一些小的初始挑战之后出现的，例如不适和难以集中注意力。

结论

尽管纳入研究的参与者更有可能具有正念倾向，但结果清楚地认可了正念训练通过培养基本的临床技能、品质和态度以及自我保健来补充现有辅导员培训的潜力。由于一些学生最初发现正念具有挑战性，因此需要考虑个人准备等问题。