title: The evolution of a labyrinth walking program in corrections.
abstract: The development and expansion of labyrinth walking in corrections has signaled a milestone in the treatment of offenders, particularly those incarcerated for substance abuse-related offenses. In this article we describe the evolution of the labyrinth walking program from its inception highlighting: curriculum development and refinement, evidence-based and program evaluation findings. Methods used in working with key stakeholders are illustrated to both implement and evaluate labyrinth walking, and to identify future directions.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: 1University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Nursing, Amherst; 2Certified Labyrinth Facilitator, Holyoke, Massachusetts; 3Certified Labyrinth Facilitator, South Hadley, Massachusetts; 4Community Outreach Coordinator Hampshire Sheriff's Office, South Hadley, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Donna M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Zucker
authors.forename: Lorraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Villemaire
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rigali
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Callahan
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D019122:Meditation / Q000379:methods*; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D016138:Walking