Research Library

The Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) is rooted in extensive research and evidence-based practice. Studies have shown that mindfulness programs, like MAP, significantly enhance emotional regulation, reduce stress, and foster deeper connections across diverse populations. From educational settings to healthcare environments, research highlights the positive impact of Mindfulness Ambassador Program on personal well-being, resilience, and social awareness. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, The Global Minds Collective continually integrates the latest findings to refine and expand the reach of our programs, ensuring measurable outcomes for individuals and communities alike.

1. Putting your mind at ease: findings from the Mindfulness Ambassador Council programme in Toronto area schools. Tracy Smith-Carrier Theo Koffler Faye Mishna Anna Wallwork Joanne Daciuk Jasmin Zeger 
2. Effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention for persons with early psychosis: A multi-site randomized controlled trial
   Arlene G MacDougall, Joshua C Wiener, Klajdi Puka , Elizabeth Price, Oluwatoni Oyewole-Eletu, Elmar Gardizi , Kelly K Anderson, Ross M G Norman.
3. Exploring the lived experiences of participants and facilitators of an online mindfulness program during COVID-19: a phenomenological study. Ashley Melvin, Christopher Canning, Fariha Chowdhury, Sarah Hunter, Soyeon Kim.
4. Role of an Online Skill-Based Mindfulness Program for Healthcare Worker's Resiliency During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Method Study. Soyeon Kim,
   Jennifer Crawford, Sarah Hunter.
5. Feedback and focus: Exploring post-secondary students’ perceptions
   of feedback, mindfulness, and stress Cecilia S. Donga , Erin Ising, Samantha M. Jones, Hugh Samson, Lisa McCorquodalee , Thomas G. W. Telfer, Tracey Ropp and Christine E. Bell.
6. Mindfulness to Combat Healthcare Worker Burnout During Covid-19; an
   Integrated Care Model. Fariha Chowdhury, Nicole Adams, Soyeon Kim, Sarah Hunter.
7. Youth-focused group mindfulness-based intervention in individuals with early psychosis: A randomized pilot feasibility study Arlene G. MacDougall, Elizabeth Price, Matthew R. J. Vandermeer, Chantelle Lloyd, Richelle Bird, Rickinder Sethi, Aturan Shanmugalingam, Jason Carr, Kelly K. Anderson, Ross M.G.Norman.
8. Implementing Mindfulness Practices With Parents of Young Implementing Mindfulness Practices With Parents of Young Children in a Low-Socioeconomic Status Neighborhood Children in a Low-Socioeconomic Status Neighborhood. Andrew T. Roach, Josephine Mhende, Brian A. Barger, Douglas A. Roberts.
9. Enhancing Lawyers' Well-Being and Competencies Beyond the Traditional Law School Curriculum: The Impact of Mindfulness Education on Law Students Thomas G. W. Telfer, Emily Nielsen, Sara Ahola Kohut, Elli Weisbaum.

LAND-BASED HEALING | NATURE FOR HEALING

The purpose of the Land-Based Healing | Nature for Healing program is to enhance Children’s Hospital patient and family health and healing experience through increased exposure to nature, both inside and outside the hospital. This work was founded in collaboration with the Indigenous Healing Center to support their initiatives and practice of Land-Based Healing.

The Imaginarium on Nature Prescriptions for Youth Well-being in London was a collaborative event that brought together clinical, community and academic stakeholders, and people with lived experience, to reflect on the importance of nature for youth well-being and explore the potential of nature prescriptions to support youth health and wellness in London, Ontario, 2023.