Scientific evidence for and against the application of mindfulness practices for special education teachers

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Abstract: Mindfulness has been introducing and adapting to secular practices in Western countries over the last recent decades. This paper has reviewed scientific evidence to establish a theoretical foundation for the application of mindfulness for special teachers. This paper has highlighted scientific evidence of psychological and medical effects of mindfulness practices for participants by attending traditional mindfulness training, brief mindfulness training or using mobile mindfulness applications. It has also reviewed the scientific evidence for unexpected effects of mindfulness practices. Based on reviewing the selected literature, the potential effects of mindfulness practices on special education teachers and the challenges in the application of mindfulness practices for special education teachers were discussed. Findings are useful for managers and special education teachers to consider adopting mindfulness practices in their workplace.