Improve Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Survivors with Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “both MBCT and eMBCT interventions reduced fear of cancer recurrence and rumination, and increased mental health–related quality of life, mindfulness skills, and positive mental health.” – Félix Compen Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]
Reduce The Distress Produced by Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus) with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practicing mindfulness meditation in this way can cultivate a more helpful way of responding to tinnitus. People learn how to ‘allow’ and ‘accept’ tinnitus, rather than having to ‘fight it’ or ‘push it away’. Mindfulness […]
Reduce Psychological Distress and Improve Emotion Regulation with Online Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindful emotion regulation represents the capacity to remain mindfully aware at all times, irrespective of the apparent valence or magnitude of any emotion that is experienced. It does not entail suppression of the emotional experience, nor any […]
Relieve Depression in Patients with Chronic Pain with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “By developing a routine meditation practice, clients can use the technique whenever they start to feel overwhelmed by negative emotions. When sadness occurs and starts to bring up the usual negative associations that trigger relapse […]
Reduce the Psychological Distress Produced by Chronic Pain with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “When it comes to chronic pain, the key is learning to live with it rather than vainly trying to avoid or eradicate it; a regular meditation practice is the best ongoing foundation for working with pain.” – Christiane Wolf […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The mindfulness-based psychoeducation group reported significantly greater improvements in psychiatric symptoms, psychosocial functioning, insight into illness/treatment and duration of readmissions to hospital.” – Wai Chien Hearing voices (auditory hallucinations) is seen as a prime symptom of psychosis and is considered a first rank symptom of schizophrenia. […]
Improve Well-Being in Cancer Survivors with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You can be a victim of cancer, or a survivor of cancer. It’s a mindset.” — Dave Pelzer Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear are very common […]
Improve Female Sexual Dysfunction with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “No amount of talking about sex is going to diminish the mystery of the experience of it. Sex is Sacred, Not Secret.” ― Christine Laplante Sex is a very important aspect of life. Problems with sex are very common and have […]
Mindfulness Improves the Psychological Well-Being of Teachers in Non-Western Societies By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Teachers who practice “mindfulness” are better able to reduce their own levels of stress and prevent burnout.” – Dee DiGioia Stress is epidemic in the western workplace with almost two thirds of workers reporting high levels […]
Improve the Psychological Well-Being of University Students with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness apps offer modest but clear benefits to users in terms of improved mental health. They present a promising supplement to traditional mental health services.” – Oskari Lahtinen There is a lot of pressure on university students […]