Meditation Effects on Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation are Associated with Changes in Brain Activity

Meditation Effects on Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation are Associated with Changes in Brain Activity   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “the meditation intervention had large varying effects on EEG spectra, . . Findings suggest that brief guided meditation intervention may offer positive and immediate health benefits to help combat stress.” – Peta Stapleton […]

Improve Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation with Meditation

Improve Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation with Meditation   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “By way of mindfulness meditation, individuals can learn how to regulate their emotions in a way that aversive stimuli will be viewed objectively; thus, the person can be free of attachment from said negative feelings.” – Thomas M Jones   Mindfulness practice has been shown […]

Improve Emotion Regulation with Emotional-Based Meditation

Improve Emotion Regulation with Emotional-Based Meditation   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness enables you to become a more cognizant observer of your experience, allowing you to become more “tuned in” to what you are feeling inside. When emotions feel confusing, overwhelming, or paralyzing, they are not serving the healthy and productive function that […]

Long-Term Meditation Changes Large-Scale Brain Connectivity

Long-Term Meditation Changes Large-Scale Brain Connectivity   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   There has accumulated a large amount of research demonstrating that meditation practice has significant benefits for psychological, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. One way that meditation practices may produce these benefits is by altering the brain. The nervous system is a dynamic entity, constantly […]

Meditation Improves Word Recognition

Meditation Improves Word Recognition   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Meditative practice changes a perception of emotional coloring of written speech.” – Alexander Savostyanov   Mindfulness training has been shown to be effective in improving physical and psychological health and also improves cognition. In today’s Research News article “Meditation affects word recognition of meditation novices.” […]

Improve Mental Health with Mantra-Based Meditation

Improve Mental Health with Mantra-Based Meditation   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Many people find that using a mantra can boost awareness and improve concentration. Since it helps you stay focused, it could lead to improved results from meditation.” – Timothy Legg   Meditation training has been shown to improve health and well-being. It has also been […]

Socio-Cognitive Mindfulness is Associated with Better Emotions and Their Regulation in Nursing Students

Socio-Cognitive Mindfulness is Associated with Better Emotions and Their Regulation in Nursing Students   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness enables you to become a more cognizant observer of your experience, allowing you to become more “tuned in” to what you are feeling inside.” –  Laura K. Schenck   Mindfulness practice has been shown […]