A Feasibility Study of a Wellbeing Coaching Programme Based on Socio-cognitive Mindfulness

Abstract

This exploratory feasibility study examined a wellbeing coaching programme developed from the theory of socio-cognitive mindfulness (Langer, 1989). Six participants were recruited to attend the six-week programme and to complete surveys measuring mindfulness and wellbeing at baseline, post-intervention and follow-up. High attendance and completion rates suggest that the study and intervention procedures were feasible, with a preliminary assessment of outcomes indicating that the intervention may be effective in some cases for improving mindfulness and wellbeing. Participant responses infer that the coaching programme was acceptable and well-received but with suggestions for improvement which can inform intervention refinement and potential coach training.

Keywords

• socio-cognitive mindfulness
• mindfulness-based coaching
• wellbeing coaching
• interventions
• feasibility study