Mindfulness, self-care, and wellness in social work: Effects of contemplative training

Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work

Volumn 30, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 212-233

  McGarrigle, Tessa ^a   Walsh, Christine A ^b  

^a Hull Child and Family Services   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Contemplative practice; Meditative model; Mindfulness; Social work; Stress

Indexed keywords

EID: 79961132304     PISSN: 15426432     EISSN: 15426440     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15426432.2011.587384     Document Type: Article

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