A significant number of psychological therapists in training experience distress and burnout, which may adversely influence their clinical work.

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 A previous study has investigated how LKM practice could change the way trainee therapists relate to themselves, others, and their clinical work.

Lovingkindness Meditation for Therapists in Training

Boellinghaus, I., Jones, F. W., & Hutton, J. (2013). Cultivating self-care and compassion in psychological therapists in training: The experience of practicing loving-kindness meditation. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 7(4), 267–277. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0033092

Cultivating Self-Care and Compassion in Psychological Therapists in Training: The Experience of Practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation

-  It has been suggested that engaging in an LKM course can lead to increased awareness and compassion toward the self and others, which may enhance the trainees' ability to be more caring toward their clients. 
- However, it has also been suggested that some trainees may experience emotional challenges during an LKM intervention. 

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