| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
Foxwell, K., Strohmaier, S., Jones, F., & Nigbur, D. (240906). Having, making and feeling home as a European immigrant in the United Kingdom post-Brexit referendum: An interpretative phenomenological study.. Br J Soc Psychol, doi: 10.1111/bjso.12798 |
| 2024 | Strohmaier, S., & Goldberg, S. B. (240501). Longitudinal increases in mindfulness practice quality are associated with changes in psychological outcomes and not vice versa - a brief report. Current Psychology, 43(20), (18517-18520). |
| 2024 | Hickey, T., Strohmaier, S., Fossey, E., & Heriot-Maitland, C. (240425). The Acceptability and Impact of a Video on Compassion Focused Therapy as a Psycho-Educative Tool to Deepen Awareness around Voice-Hearing. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 09(02), (1-13). |
| 2023 | Kurth, F., Strohmaier, S., & Luders, E. (231201). Reduced Age-Related Gray Matter Loss in the Orbitofrontal Cortex in Long-Term Meditators. Brain Sciences, 13(12), |
| 2023 | Strohmaier, S., & Bailey, N. W. (231201). Do Not Keep Calm and Carry on: School-Based Mindfulness Programmes Should Test Making Mindfulness Practice Available in the School Day. Mindfulness, 14(12), (3086-3097). |
| 2022 | Strohmaier, S., Jones, F. W., & Cane, J. E. (220101). One-Session Mindfulness of the Breath Meditation Practice: a Randomized Controlled Study of the Effects on State Hope and State Gratitude in the General Population. Mindfulness, 13(1), (162-173). |
| 2021 | Strohmaier, S., Jones, F. W., & Cane, J. E. (210101). Effects of Length of Mindfulness Practice on Mindfulness, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: a Randomized Controlled Experiment. Mindfulness, 12(1), (198-214). |
| 2020 | Strohmaier, S. (200601). The Relationship Between Doses of Mindfulness-Based Programs and Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Mindfulness: a Dose-Response Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials. Mindfulness, 11(6), (1315-1335). |
| 2019 |
Taylor-Roberts, L., Strohmaier, S., Jones, F., & Baker, P. (190501). A systematic review of community participation measures for people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(3), (706-718). doi: 10.1111/jar.12565 |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Mindfulness
- Mindfulness-based programs
- Applied Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Mental health
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Sarah Strohmaier
Dr Sarah Strohmaier is a Lecturer in Psychology (Institute for Health and Sport). Sarah's main research interest is in mindfulness and mindfulness-based programs, in particular examining dose-response relationships in mindfulness-based programs and mindfulness practice to further understanding of these mechanisms, both from a wellbeing and a neuroscience perspective.
Sarah does research with both clinical and non-clinical populations, with novice as well as experienced mindfulness practitioners. Additionally, Sarah is interested in how evidence-based mindfulness programs and practices can be made more accessible to increase wellbeing in the community and society. She also has an interest in positive psychology applications, and how they can improve wellbeing in the general population.
Qualifications
- PhD Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, 2021
- MSc Occupational Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK, 2015
- BA Psychology with HR Management, University of Northampton, UK, 2014
- Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK, 2021
Key publications
Book chapter (showing 1)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Strohmaier, S., Luders, E., & Krageloh, C. U. (230101). Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) in International Contexts (pp. 1-57). Springer International Publishing. |
Journal article (showing 9 of 15)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Funding details for this researcher are currently unavailable.
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
Other supervision of research students
2021-2023: Psychology Honours research supervision, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
2021-2023: MSc Clinical Psychology; MSc Psychology (Conversion) research supervision, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
2017-2020: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych): Associate Doctoral Supervisor to successful completion
Teaching activities & experience
Dr Sarah Strohmaier is the Course Chair of the online Graduate Diploma in Counselling; Dr Strohmaier is the Unit Convener for the following units: Supervision and Reflective Practice for Counsellors (APT6021); Foundations of Child and Adolescent Counselling (APT6019); Advanced Counselling (APT6000); Counselling for Addictions (APT6005). Prior to commencing at Victoria University, Dr Strohmaier has convened units and given lectures across several undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programs, including BSc Psychology, MSc Psychology Conversion, MSc Clinical Psychology, MSc Forensic Psychology, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych).
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 - Present |
Lecturer in Psychology
|
Victoria University |
| Nov 2021 - Nov 2023 |
Lecturer in Psychology
|
Canterbury Christ Church University |
| Sep 2015 - Oct 2021 |
Research Associate - Psychology
|
Salomons Institute for Applied (Clinical) Psychology |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Nov 2023 -
Present
|
Lecturer in Psychology
Victoria University |
| Nov 2021 -
Nov 2023
|
Lecturer in Psychology
Canterbury Christ Church University |
| Sep 2015 -
Oct 2021
|
Research Associate - Psychology
Salomons Institute for Applied (Clinical) Psychology |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Certificate of Best Presentation Award ICCSP 2022: XVI - International Conference on Cognitive Science and Psychology, Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| 2020 |
Winner: 3-minute thesis competition - Canterbury Christ Church University, UK |
| 2014 |
Student with Best Overall Performance - University of Northampton, UK |
Keynote and invited speeches
| Year | Title/Description |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Symposium: Too much or not enough of a good thing? Exploring dose-response in mindfulness and meditation. International Conference on Mindfulness (ICM Asia Pacific), Melbourne, Australia. |
| 2022 |
One-session mindfulness of the breath meditation practice: A randomized controlled study of the effects on state hope and state gratitude in the general population. International Conference on Cognitive Science and Psychology, Amsterdam, Netherlands. |
| 2021 |
Effect of Length of Mindfulness Practice - A Randomized Controlled Experiment. Psychonomic Society 61st Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, USA (virtual) |
| 2019 |
Dose-response meta-regression of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs): Method, challenges, and preliminary findings. International Conference on Mindfulness (ICM) Asia Pacific 2019, Auckland, New Zealand. |
| 2023 |
How Much Mindfulness Is Best? What the evidence says about dose in mindfulness programs and practices Cheetah House, Providence, US |
Professional memberships
- Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy/Advance HE
- Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society
Media appearances
30th June 2023
Cheetah House, Providence, US With a plethora of mindfulness programs and practices offered — from brief, app-based practices to online programs, to face-to-face courses, to retreats — how do we know which “dose” of mindfulness is most helpful for individuals? There is a common belief that more is better when it comes to engaging in mindfulness programs and practices. However, this may not always be the case, especially for people with different prior experiences of mindfulness. This talk presents some unexpected research evidence of studies examining and comparing different doses of mindfulness programs and practices, followed by a discussion on which mindfulness dose might be best, and for whom.
17th May 2023
CommunityPlus Masterclass: First Steps in Mindfulness with Dr Sarah Strohmaier
WorkLifePsych, London, UK In this masterclass, Dr. Sarah Strohmaier will explain what mindfulness is, how it's beneficial for our wellbeing and how you can start a simple mindfulness practice. She'll also bust a few common myths and misunderstandings about mindfulness along the way. Sarah's PhD explored the benefits of different "doses" of mindfulness practices, including shorter practices (they can sometimes work better than longer ones!) and is an experienced mindfulness researcher. You'll leave this session with a better understanding of mindfulness and a practical insight into how to make it work for you.
23rd January 2023
S2 E12: Your Mind on Meditation & Mindfulness, with Dr. Sarah Strohmaier
Minds Matter Podcast, M3CS, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia Is more of a good thing always better? We know this isn't the case with exercise and eating, but does the same idea apply to meditation and mindfulness? This week on the podcast Dr. Sarah Strohmaier talks about her research on 'dose' meditation. Her research found that more mindfulness isn't always the best approach. We discuss how mindfulness and meditation help reduce anxiety and stress and what brain regions are involved in these processes. Ava and Beth share their own experiences with meditation practices.
12th January 2023
Ep 126: First steps in Mindfulness, with Dr. Sarah Strohmaier
MyPocketPsych: The Psychology of the Workplace, London UK Welcome to episode 126, where Richard is joined by Dr. Sarah Strohmaier, an expert in the science of mindfulness. In this episode, they look at the practicalities of adopting mindfulness practices and how even very brief mindfulness exercises can be beneficial. Despite the term being over-hyped in recent times, the evidence for its impact is quite clear.
21st June 2022
Episode 18: Getting The Dose Right: how much mindfullness? With Dr Sarah Strohmaier
The Contemplative Science Podcast, M3CS, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia What is the ideal dose of mindfulness? Like with any medicine, dose is a complex topic. Sharing her research is Dr Sarah Strohmaier, psychology lecturer and mindfulness researcher at Canterbury Christ Church University. Does bigger dose equal bigger benefit? How do we measure such subjective outcomes? Sarah has led a number of experiments tracking the effects of practicing mindfulness for different ‘dosages’ of time. Together, we pick apart the research, uncovering practical tips for how to integrate mindfulness sustainably. The Contemplative Science Podcast, M3CS, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
06th June 2022
Prescription mindfulness, how much is enough , how much is too much with Dr Sarah Strohmaier, Mindfulness researcher, UK Thriving Minds Poscast with Prof Selena Bartlett, QUT, Brisbane, Australia A short time of mindfulness, 5 mins, over 2 weeks compared to a longer-term, 20 mins over 2 weeks is more effective for people that have not practiced mindfulness before. Understanding- think about running a marathon, would not expect to run a marathon on the first day. Start small and pay attention to the breath.
15th April 2021
Ep 085: Does mindfulness work? With Sarah Strohmaier
MyPocketPsych: The Psychology of the Workplace, London UK Richard is joined by Sarah Strohmaier, a mindfulness researcher, who helps us bust a few myths and misunderstandings about the topic. Sarah’s research has looked at the impact of mindfulness in the workplace and she makes a very clear case for the ‘little and often’ approach.
25th June 2020
Discursive of Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
