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Supporting the needs of low-income families to improve parent and child outcomes [Symposium]

Abstract

Homeless mothers and their young children are at increased risk for negative physical and psychological outcomes. This session describes the perceived benefits of participating in an 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program.

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Author Details

Jeanne L. Alhusen, PhD, FNP-BC, RN, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Homelessness, Mindfulness, Parenting

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Perceived benefits of a mindfulness-based intervention among homeless women and young children

Dublin, Ireland

Homeless mothers and their young children are at increased risk for negative physical and psychological outcomes. This session describes the perceived benefits of participating in an 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program.