Mindfulness-Based Program for Educator Well-being
(CHIME Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will test how well a mindfulness-based intervention called CHIME improves the emotional well-being of educators in Early Head Start and Head Start (EHS/HS) settings. The study also will examine if there are any benefits to young children's social emotional health as a result of the CHIME program. Researchers will compare educators who participate in CHIME to educators who are asked to participate at a later time to see if there are benefits to their emotional health and teaching practices.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on mindfulness and well-being, so it's unlikely to require changes to your medication, but you should confirm with the study coordinators.
Is the Mindfulness-Based Program for Educator Well-being safe for participants?
How is the CHIME treatment different from other treatments for educator well-being?
The CHIME treatment is unique because it specifically focuses on mindfulness-based practices tailored for educators, aiming to improve their well-being and reduce stress. Unlike other general mindfulness programs, CHIME is designed to address the specific challenges faced by teachers, making it a novel approach in the field of educator support.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators (CHIME)?
Mindfulness-based programs, like CHIME, have shown promise in improving well-being and reducing stress among educators. Similar programs, such as the CARE for Teachers and other mindfulness-based interventions, have demonstrated significant improvements in teacher well-being, efficacy, and reduced burnout, suggesting that CHIME may offer similar benefits.29111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Holly Hatton-Bowers, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Early Head Start/Head Start educators over 19, working more than 20 hours weekly, who can give informed consent and participate in English. It's also for parents and children under 6 in these programs, with consenting parents able to engage in study activities.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Educators participate in the CHIME intervention, an 8-week mindfulness and self-compassion based program
Waitlist Control
Educators in the control group wait for 6 months before receiving the intervention, continuing with usual support
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in self-compassion, emotional regulation, and other outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lead Sponsor
Department of Health and Human Services
Collaborator