On the Road to Mindfulness: Concluding Thoughts

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Abstract

Themes from each of the chapters are reviewed and summarized. Directions for future research are also explored. Mindfulness has important implications for personal and professional practice including greater acceptance and compassion for self and others.

Keywords

Therapeutic Relationship Mindfulness Training Mindfulness Practice Clinical Social Work Social Work Practice 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.School of Social WorkLoyola University of ChicagoChicagoUSA

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