Silent No More: Exploring the Effects of Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice on Relationship Satisfaction, Mindfulness, and Well-Being in Female Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma

This study explored the effects of the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice program on relationship satisfaction, mindfulness traits, and overall well-being in female survivors of military sexual trauma.Conducted via Zoom with 24 participants organized into three groups, the quasi-experimental design included pre-and post-intervention assessments.Although no statistically significant differences were found in relationship satisfaction, dispositional mindfulness, or overall well-being, a notable positive correlation emerged between gains in relationship satisfaction and mindfulness, as well as between wellbeing and relationship satisfaction during the intervention.The study suggests practical insights for trauma treatment using a non-pathological counseling approach, emphasizing the need for further research and offering implications for clinical application, group practice, counselor education, and future studies in the field.