Mindfulness Incorporates Psychological Flexibility Which Lessens Post-Traumatic Stress during Covid-19

January 31, 2023 psyjdc Leave a comment

Mindfulness Incorporates Psychological Flexibility Which Lessens Post-Traumatic Stress during Covid-19 By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ― Albert Einstein Mindfulness training has been shown to be effective in improving physical and psychological health and particularly with the physical and psychological reactions to stress. Mindfulness also decreases the […]

Improve Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) Symptoms with Online Mindfulness Training

March 14, 2022 psyjdc Leave a comment

Improve Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) Symptoms with Online Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness can help people train themselves to get unstuck from a vicious cycle of negative thinking, often a cornerstone of trauma.” – Jennifer Wolkin Experiencing trauma is quite common. It has been estimated that 60% of men […]

Improve Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms with Loving Kindness Meditation

December 16, 2021 psyjdc Leave a comment

Improve Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms with Loving Kindness Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You probably know that symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often include anxiety, unwanted memories, anger and avoidance. But did you know that meditation may be able to help? Meditative practices have been linked to decreases in […]

Improve Military-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Mindfulness

November 3, 2021 psyjdc Leave a comment

Improve Military-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness may help to mitigate the relationship between maladaptive thinking and posttraumatic distress.” – Matthew Tull Experiencing trauma is quite common. It has been estimated that 60% of men and 50% of women will experience a significant […]

Improve Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Mindfulness

October 28, 2021 psyjdc Leave a comment

Improve Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As a clinical psychologist working at the VA, I found that veterans who also had a practice, whether it be meditation or mindful movement, had better outcomes,” – Dan Libby Experiencing trauma is quite common. It has been estimated that […]

Improve Well-Being of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients with Mindfulness

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Improve Well-Being of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “TBI is a complex diagnosis involving many components.”One significant component is the stress response after having this type of injury. Mindfulness meditation appears to have a strong relaxing and stress reduction quality for patients, which is tremendously beneficial […]

Mindfulness Training Reduces Posttraumatic Stress Among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

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Mindfulness Training Reduces Posttraumatic Stress Among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “People with PTSD may sometimes feel as though they have a hard time getting any distance from unpleasant thoughts and memories. . . Mindfulness may help people get back in touch with the present moment, as well […]

Spirituality Improves Posttraumatic Growth with Mothers of Children with Cancer

July 7, 2021 psyjdc Leave a comment

Spirituality Improves Posttraumatic Growth with Mothers of Children with Cancer By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “spirituality can play a critical role in the way traumas are understood, how they are managed, and how they are ultimately resolved.” – Kenneth Pargamen Modern living is stressful under the best of conditions. But dealing […]

Post-Traumatic Growth and Religiosity Increase During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Post-Traumatic Growth and Religiosity Increase During the COVID-19 Pandemic By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Our stress lowers when we give our days ahead to a spiritual presence that will be with us ― one that never leaves. Leaning into one’s faith allows room for building a stronger sense of peace . . […]

Reduce Opioid Use after Surgery for Orthopedic Trauma with Mindfulness

December 17, 2020 psyjdc Leave a comment

Reduce Opioid Use after Surgery for Orthopedic Trauma with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based interventions could help people dependent on opioids increase their self-awareness and self-control over cravings and be less reactive to emotional and physical pain.” – Pain Week Substance abuse and addiction is a terrible problem, especially […]

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