title: A Framework for Supervision for Mindfulness-Based Teachers: a Space for Embodied Mutual Inquiry.
abstract: Over recent decades, there has been an exponential growth in mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). To disseminate MBIs with fidelity, care needs to be taken with the training and supervision of MBI teachers. A wealth of literature exists describing the process and practice of supervision in a range of clinical approaches, but, as of yet, little consideration has been given to how this can best be applied to the supervision of MBI teachers. This paper articulates a framework for supervision of MBI teachers. It was informed by the following: the experience of eight experienced mindfulness-based supervisors, the literature and understandings from MBIs, and by the authors' experience of training and supervision. It sets out the nature and distinctive features of mindfulness-based supervision (MBS), representing this complex, multilayered process through a series of circles that denote its essence, form, content and process. This paper aims to be a basis for further dialogue on MBS, providing a foundation to increase the availability of competent supervision so that MBIs can expand without compromising integrity and efficacy.
authors.affiliation: Exeter Mindfulness Network, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QG UK.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.affiliation: Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, School of Psychology, Bangor University, Gwynedd, LL57 1UT UK.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Crane
authors.affiliation: Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, School of Psychology, Bangor University, Gwynedd, LL57 1UT UK.
authors.forename: Lucinda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.affiliation: Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, School of Psychology, Bangor University, Gwynedd, LL57 1UT UK.
authors.forename: Jody
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mardula
authors.affiliation: Exeter Mindfulness Network, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QG UK.
authors.forename: Jenny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilks
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX3 7JX UK.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Surawy
authors.affiliation: Centre for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression, Central Adelaide Local health Network, 30 Anderson St, Thebarton, South Australia 5031 Australia.
authors.forename: Maura
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kenny
authors.affiliation: Exeter Mindfulness Network, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4QG UK.
authors.forename: Willem
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kuyken
keywords: Framework; Good practice guidance; Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy; Mindfulness-based interventions; Mindfulness-based stress reduction; Supervision; Training