Publication Date

2016

Document Type

Masters Thesis

Study Type

Quantitative

Department

School for Social Work

Keywords

Psychotherapists-Mental health, Yoga-Psychological aspects, Meditation, Mindfulness (Psychology), Health self-care, Burnout (Psychology), Secondary traumatic stress, Yoga, Self-care relaxation, Strees, Occupational stress, Vicarious trauma, Compassion fatigue

Abstract

Workplace stress is a prevalent problem among mental health professionals, which has been shown to lead to absenteeism, fatigue, and burnout. This pilot study explored the effects of a yoga nidra relaxation practice on stress levels in clinicians working in a community mental health setting. Thirteen clinicians completed the trial, which involved one guided 20-minute yoga nidra practice per week during the workday. Participants were assessed for perceived stress before and after the eight-week trial. Participants reported significantly lowered perceived stress at the end of the study, indicating that yoga nidra may be a useful intervention in managing and preventing workplace stress.

Language

English

Comments

iv, 56 pages : color illustrations. M.S.W., Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, Ma., 2016. Includes bibliographical references (pages 32-46)

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