Phase 1: Qualitative measures
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The qualitative summative survey was conducted approximately five months after the intervention group and one month after the control group had completed the training. The assessment was completed by 35 participants. It posed several open-ended questions, including “In what ways has the training impacted your research and other professional work?” Although not all respondents indicated that they had noticed changes, many provided exceptionally compelling responses indicating how the mindfulness practices were helping them better manage stress, regulate their emotions, ease anxiety, lessen anger, be more focused and efficient in their work, better handle interpersonal interactions, and deal with research setbacks in a positive manner (see 