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 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 the Psychological Well-Being of Opioid Users Undergoing Medicinal Therapy with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As individuals with [Substance Use Disorders] engage in mindfulness practices within [Mindfulness-Based Interventions], they learn to cultivate trait mindfulness, providing a bulwark against substance use and relapse.” – Sarah E Priddy Substance abuse is […]
Spirituality is Associated with Awe/Gratitude and Well-Being during the Covid-19 Pandemic By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “During the COVID-19 pandemic . . . spirituality and religious practices are a protective factor connected not only with psychological and mental but also physical health.” – Ilaria Coppola The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the […]
Improve Well-Being in Adults who Experienced Childhood Maltreatment with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based interventions can be beneficial for childhood maltreatment survivors to alleviate psychological symptoms including stress, anxiety, recurrent depression, substance use, and post-traumatic stress.” – Diane Joss Childhood trauma can leave in its wake symptoms which can […]
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 Psychological Well-Being and Sleep in Police with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “increased mindfulness was related to increased resilience and decreased burnout among police officers.” – John Kim Policing is a very stressful occupation. Stress in police can result from role conflicts between serving the public, enforcing the law, […]
Improve Prisoner’s Physical and Psychological Well-Being with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “inmates participating in a 20-24 week meditation program showed a reduction in trouble sleeping, improved anger management capabilities, and lower levels of stress and anxiety.” – Mindfulness Strategies Around 2 ¼ million people are incarcerated in the United […]
Mindfulness Improves Physical and Mental Well-Being By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “scientists have found that practicing mindfulness is associated with changes in the structure and function of the brain as well as changes in our body’s response to stress, suggesting that this practice has important impacts on our physical and emotional health.” – University […]
Improve Prisoner’s Physical and Psychological Well-Being with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “inmates participating in a 20-24 week meditation program showed a reduction in trouble sleeping, improved anger management capabilities, and lower levels of stress and anxiety.” – Mindfulness Strategies Around 2 ¼ million people are incarcerated in the United […]