An Improvisation, Mindfulness, and Stress Workshop for Incoming First-Year Students

Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention

关键词: stressors;    pressure;    transition;    change;    attitude;    behavior;    adjustment;    stress management;    intervention;    workshop;    questionnaire;   

DOI  :  10.24926/jcotr.v19i2.2800

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Avoidant coping strategies interfere with successful college adjustment. Mindfulness is negatively correlated with avoidant coping. The current pilot study investigated the feasibility of an improvisation- and mindfulness-based stress-management workshop during orientation week for first-year students. The workshop was held two consecutive years; 10 incoming students participated in each workshop. Workshop activities included improvisational theater games and discussions regarding stress and coping. Participants completed pre-session and post-session measures of mood, willingness to accept negative experiences, and willingness to take action. Participants showed a significant decrease in negative mood and a significant increase in willingness to take action. Participants perceived the workshop as effective in facilitating a smooth transition and enhancing interpersonal skills. For first-year students interested in stress management and improvisational theater activities, this type of workshop is a feasible option for helping students adjust to their first days of college and learn about effective coping strategies.

【 授权许可】

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