The effect of mindfulness training on rumination and intrusions after analogue trauma

ConclusionsPreliminary evidence was found for the effect of mindfulness training on reducing vividness of trauma intrusions, but not intrusion frequency or associated distress. However, the current study failed to observe increases in mindfulness following brief training. Despite this, trait mindfulness predicted lower levels of post ‐traumatic stress symptoms. Future research should examine whether trauma‐related rumination constitutes a process of change using more intensive training of mindfulness‐based interventions for post‐traumatic stress disorder. Theoretical and clinical implications are discussed.

Source: Australian Psychologist - May 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rie Kubota, Reginald D. V. Nixon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research