Adaptation of a mindfulness-based intervention for trauma-exposed, unhoused women with substance use disorder.
Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy December 1, 2024 Dana Rose Garfin, Alexandra Amador, Jessica Osorio et al. 8 citations
Women experiencing homelessness with trauma exposure, PTSD, and substance use disorder found mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) activities—including yoga, meditation, body scans, class discussion, and home practice—highly acceptable and feasible. Between 71% and 89% rated each activity as 'a great deal helpful.' Focus groups with 28 women at a drug treatment site yielded four themes: perceived feasibility and effectiveness of MBSR, strategies for recruitment and retention, and characteristics of the trainer. Recommendations support trauma-sensitive implementation of MBSR in community-based programs for this population.