Heart Assisted Therapy and Mindfulness Based Dementia Care

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Hi Everyone, I am conducting a pilot study with the geriatric population where I work using an intervention that enhances mindfulness on overall well being.  The intervention is known as Heart Assisted Therapy-SR (HAT-SR).  HAT-SR is a non-invasive breathing technique that increases awareness and acceptance by centering on the heart.  Individuals place their hands on their heart, clear their mind, perform a breathing technique and repeat an acceptance statement (Diepold, 2006, Diepold, 2013). The prelimiary results of the pilot study are yielding positive results and we are  feeling  as though the HAT-SR would be very beneficial for patients and caregivers of residents with cognitive impairments. I was wondering if anyone has used mindfulness education or given workshops for the caregivers of folks with dementia? 

This is one program that I found on the web: http://www.osher.ucsf.edu/classes-and-lectures/meditation-and-mindfulness/mindfulness-based-dementia-care/ that I thought was closely related. 

 

I would appreciate your thoughts or input.  Thanks in advance.

 

Peace,

Maria 

 

Diepold, J. H. Jr., (2006). Heart Assisted Therapy® (HAT®). A Self-regulation technique for physical and psychological well-being.  Website: http://www.heartassistedtherapy.net/Home.html