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Mindfulness Interventions for Disaster Resilience in Southeast Asia
Psychology Department Faculty Publications
  • Adriana Panting
  • Andrew G Heise
  • Ma. Regina Hechanova, Ateneo de Manila University
  • Lynn Waelde, Palo Alto University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Disciplines
Abstract

This chapter summarizes the literature on mindfulness and its impact of postdisaster response. Although the use of mindfulness is still in its infancy in Southeast Asia (SEA), initial studies suggest it has potential as a means to address survivors’ posttrauma symptoms. Given cultural nuances such as a discomfort in emotional expression and shame, mindfulness is non-intrusive and encourages non-judgmental acceptance. Mindfulness has been used in group settings which is congruent with the region’s collectivist orientation. In addition, given the importance of spirituality, we suggest that mindfulness may be an inclusive approach that is familiar and acceptable to SEA survivors.

Citation Information
Panting, A., Heise, A.G., Hechanova, M.R.M. and Waelde, L.C. (2020), "Mindfulness Interventions for Disaster Resilience in Southeast Asia", Hechanova, M.R.M. and Waelde, L.C. (Ed.) Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery from Disasters: Perspectives from Southeast Asia (Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management, Vol. 21), Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. 95-108. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2040-726220200000021006