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A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Supporting Child Welfare Personnel in Puerto Rico: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Evaluation.

Israel Sánchez-Cardona¹, Yashira Arroyo Pérez², Sonia Cepeda Hernández³

¹Department of Psychological Science, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA.

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Summary

Child welfare professionals experienced reduced stress and improved well-being through the Wellness and Mindfulness Program (WMP). This program enhanced awareness, self-compassion, and overall life satisfaction for participants.

Keywords:

Mindfulness-based intervention child welfare workforce compassion wellbeing

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Area of Science:

Social Work
Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Child welfare professionals experience high job-related stress, impacting their well-being.
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise in mitigating stress and enhancing well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and pilot implementation of the Wellness and Mindfulness Program (WMP).
To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the WMP for child welfare personnel.

Main Methods:

Secondary data from a mixed-methods evaluation were used.
The WMP involved two 6-hour sessions for 385 child welfare professionals in Puerto Rico.
Intervention integrated psychoeducation with reflective and experiential activities.

Main Results:

Significant improvements were observed in awareness, acceptance, self-compassion, subjective well-being, and affective well-being.
Effect sizes for improvements ranged from small to moderate (d = .19–.43).
Program feasibility and positive reception were confirmed by satisfaction surveys and qualitative feedback.

Conclusions:

The Wellness and Mindfulness Program (WMP) is a feasible and well-received intervention.
The WMP has the potential to enhance workforce well-being and resilience in social service organizations.