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Participants found the intervention effective in supporting mindful attitudes which manifested in increased: (1)\n                    <jats:italic>interpersonal awareness<\/jats:italic>\n                    , (2)\n                    <jats:italic>intrapersonal awareness<\/jats:italic>\n                    , and (3)\n                    <jats:italic>effective coping<\/jats:italic>\n                    . 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