281 The Professional Counselor | Volume 14, Issue 3 Process Observation Results The function of process observation, as described by Yalom and Leszcz (2020), is carried out by one of the group facilitators, referred to as the process observer (i.e., CIT). The process observer’s role is to observe the interaction and behaviors of the group (Yalom & Leszcz, 2020). Because the group was online, it was recommended to have a process observer, as it can help gain insight into the interpersonal interactions of group members (Prasath et al., 2023). In this study the process observer (CIT) took notes during the MBSP group and noted processes, behaviors of members, and group dynamics. In summary, they noted that most participants shared experiences and engaged in mindfulness and strengths activities, whether meditations or character strengths exercises. Additionally, the process observer noticed that the participants started to be less distracted during the mindfulness exercises after Week 4 of the MBSP group. Discussion The current study investigated MBSP program effectiveness with adult female survivors of MST, examining changes in relationship satisfaction, mindfulness, and well-being. In determining the efficacy of the MBSP program on female survivors of MST, Morris made several assumptions. Some assumptions were validated, and others were not. There was some congruence between previous literature and the current study. Findings are discussed based on the hypotheses in three areas: positive relationship between relationship satisfaction and the MBSP program, improvement in mindfulness practice, and improvement in well-being because of the MBSP program. Positive Relationship Between Relationship Satisfaction and the MBSP Program In line with previous studies, results reveal a similar positive change in mindfulness, showing that as mindfulness practice increased, so did relationship satisfaction and well-being, as reported by the participants during some part of the group intervention. It is not surprising that participants of this study reported some increase in mindfulness as a dispositional trait at the end of the intervention, because the MBSP program regularly incorporates several mindfulness practices, particularly meditative practices (i.e., mindful listening, walking, eating, breathing, listening, speaking, and self-compassion), during the session and for homework. This is not unusual, as there is abundant literature on mindfulness practices indicating benefits for trauma survivors (Hofmann et al., 2020; Zhu et al., 2019). Mindfulness practices with individuals impacted by trauma have revealed an improvement in self-regulation of emotions, PTSD symptoms, interpersonal relationships, and overall well-being (Hofmann et al., 2020; Shankland et al., 2021; Zhu et al., 2019). Improvement in Well-Being Because of the MBSP Program Consistent with previous studies, the MBSP program shows positive influence on well-being (Pang & Ruch, 2019; Whelan-Berry & Niemiec, 2021; Wingert et al., 2022). In the current study, wellbeing was shown to be positively associated with relationship satisfaction; as one increased, so did the other. From Week 1 to Week 4, well-being increased but did not hold statistical significance throughout the study. Results also reveal that participants struggled with completing homework tasks such as strength activities because of outside priorities, which has been mentioned in a previous study (Whelan-Berry & Niemiec, 2021). Thus, the results may have been affected, with no positive outcome at the end of the intervention for well-being. Additional Significant Results In the context of the MBSP program, the study reveals a slight increase in participants’ relationship satisfaction, well-being, and mindfulness from baseline to 4 weeks, followed by a plateau from Week 4
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