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The results indicated a trend toward improvement in participants’
optimism and resilience, however changes were not found to be
significant.
Participants self-reported significant reductions in their levels of
stress, anxiety and depression after taking part in the course.

Discussion
Given the small sample size and the lack of a control group in this
study all results must be interpreted cautiously. A sample of seven
participants does not allow for the statistical power necessary to draw
any firm conclusions regarding the usefulness of MBRP for
individuals recovering from multiple and enduring addictions.
Moreover, the lack of follow-up data impedes us from determining
whether any gains achieved through the course were maintained in
the months after completion. Therefore, we cannot generalise from
these results, however, we can take encouragement from tentative
evidence of the benefits of MBRP reported in this pilot study. When
taken together with the qualitative data collected throughout the
course of the study, and with previous research that has been carried
out on MBRP internationally, it can be concluded that the use of
MBRP in supporting people recovering from addiction shows
promise and warrants further research.
The analyses revealed improvements in participants’ self-reported
levels of psychological functioning, quality of life, levels of optimism,
resilience and mindful qualities. Not all of these results were
statistically significant, however all showed trends toward
improvement in the expected direction. The most significant
improvements found in all the scales were in their ability to accept
their thoughts and feelings and in their satisfaction with their social
relationships. This suggests the use of MBRP may benefit people
recovering from multiple and enduring addictions.

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