Table 3.

Feasibility and acceptability themes that emerged from the in-depth interviews by intervention arm

	Feasible – positive	Feasible – negative	Acceptable – positive	Acceptable — negative
MBSR (n = 6)	Weekly online sessions worked well Can work informal MBSR practice into even unpredictable and busy days (e.g. while walking) Some of the skills (e.g. awareness of breath) felt easily achievable	30–45 min/day of formal practice was too much for some	Instructors were good at balancing the class between practice and discussion Class was often relaxing Positive mentions of specific skills learned, including body scan, breath awareness, and loving kindness meditation MBSR made some more in tune with their body and how it is used to serve God	Were taught many skills and some participants noted which ones (e.g. walking meditation) they did not adopt
Stress Proofing (n = 7)	Practice was readily incorporated into daily life Could practice throughout the day when needed	Not enough time to do the practice when stress is high	Instructor was engaging Information on stress response was helpful Nice balance of education and practice Breathing exercises were good Trying minor stressors was good	Not enough of a spiritual emphasis Uncomfortable touching other participants during exercises
Daily Examen (n = 5)	15 min was practical to incorporate into a daily routine The book and phone app were helpful	If mentally or physically fatigued, could be hard to do this practice	Instructors were interesting Liked practicing with a community (the workshop participants) Liked that the instructors regularly do the practice Fit with wanting structure to one’s prayer life Was able to share with congregants	Hard to practice in a group Workshop included information that wasn’t needed Not enough visuals and notes
Centering Prayer (n = 5)	Location and date of the workshop worked well 20 min on some days felt possible	20 min every day did not feel possible	Instructor (who was a pastor) was interesting, helpful, relatable, and compassionate The instructor bore “powerful witness” to the power of the practice Appreciations for contemplative spiritual practices like this one Some felt “closer to the Lord” and experienced a “more prayerful attitude”	Distracting to sit quietly for so long in a group