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Caritas et veritas 2017, 7(2):51-61 | DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2017.036

Mindfulness as a Potential Tool for Developing the Personality of the Social Worker

Michal Kaczor
Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích, Teologická fakulta, Katedra etiky, psychologie a charitativní práce, Kněžská 8, 370 01 České Budějovice

This article represents mindfulness as a potential tool for the development of the social worker's personality through which mental health and, consequently, physical state can be effectively maintained. At first, mindfulness is approached through the interpretations of various authors. Its perspective is further supported by the results of various scientific researches. The current state of mindfulness raising in social work (including traditional, official courses MBSR, MBCT) is introduced. Through these courses mindfulness can be developed, improved and maintained. Finally, space is also given to the 'pitfalls of mindfulness, i.e., to the risks that can be associated with its practice.

Keywords: social work, social worker, mindfulness, personality, development

Published: September 30, 2017  Show citation

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Kaczor, M. (2017). Mindfulness as a Potential Tool for Developing the Personality of the Social Worker. Caritas et veritas, 7(2), 51-61. doi: 10.32725/cetv.2017.036
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