Bridgette O Neill

Dr. Bridgette O'Neill is a Senior Lecturer at Bangor University's Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice within the School of Psychology and Sports Science. She has taught mindfulness-based approaches in NHS mental health services for staff and clients since 2002 and conducts international training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living.

Her research examines mindfulness and compassion-based approaches for 'bigger than self' concerns and pro-social behavior, with specific focus on:

• The role of retreats in mindfulness pedagogy
• Integration of Buddhist principles in secular contexts
• Curriculum development for stress reduction programs

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on mindfulness implementation across three domains:

• Philosophical foundations of mindfulness beyond religious contexts
• Clinical applications in integrative medicine
• Professional development for mindfulness educators