Tag: mindfulness
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How To Lead Mindfulness Practice As A Therapist
Mindfulness in therapy Mindfulness has become increasingly popular as a third wave therapy in psychological treatment. Unlike traditional cognitive therapy, which emphasizes more on changing negative thoughts that maintain our mental difficulties, mindfulness practice focuses on acceptance of our thoughts. It is based on the idea that what we resist, persists. The more try to…
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7 Reasons Why You Might Dislike Mindfulness And How To Improve Your Experience
Not everyone likes mindfulness practice Mindfulness practice has become extremely popular in Western society over the recent years, with thousands – if not millions – of people trying to incorporate this element of Buddhist philosophy into their daily lives. Studies have found mindfulness to be beneficial across a number of psychological challenges and helpful in…
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Nine Attitudes To Have When Practicing Mindfulness For Wellbeing: By Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
Adopting an attitude of mindfulness Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, known as a founding father of modern mindfulness practice, defines mindfulness as “an awareness of the present experience, in an open and non-judgmental manner”. Mindfulness can be an incredibly beneficial practice, helping to ground ourselves in the present moment and reduce the amount of time we spend…
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Mindfulness for Depression Relapse Prevention
“Don’t mind the thought itself; instead, seek to change your relationship with the thought” random psychology student, aka me A Primer in Mindfulness Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, a founding father of mindfulness, defined the term as “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally”. Mindfulness is therefore: 1) intentional (purposive); 2)…
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