Reduce Treatment-Resistant Depression with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “MBCT is a major achievement. Based on a coherent body of experimental work, the treatment has proven its worth in reducing the recurrence of depression and, as a consequence, changing the future prospects of numerous people whose lives are blighted by repeated […]
Reduce Perfectionism with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The goal of mindfulness practices is to help you practice “awareness of the present moment without judgment.” The tricky part for us perfectionists is the “without judgment.” As perfectionists, we are conditioned to judge—ourselves and others, anything and everything. Letting go of the […]
Improve Mental Health with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “While mindfulness will not solve all of our problems, it is a powerful tool with great potential to help us all transform our relationship with our problems when it is not possible, or desirable, to eliminate them.” – Elana Miller Mindfulness […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Toxic emotions disrupt the workplace, and mindfulness increases your awareness of these destructive patterns, helping you recognize them before they run rampant. It’s a way of reprogramming your mind to think in healthier, less stressful, ways.” – Drew Hansen Work is very important for our health […]
Slightly Improve Substance Use Disorder with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “though it may seem paradoxical, by increasing your ability to accept and tolerate the present moment, you become more able to make needed changes in your life. . . Also, practicing balanced emotional responses can reduce your stress level, and anxiety and stress are often triggers for substance abuse and […]
Improve Teachers’ Coping with Stress and Emotion Regulation with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For me, it’s important to be very familiar with the subject matter before I teach it. . . It’s the same with meditation. Before I began consciously bringing mindfulness into the classroom, I needed to feel like […]
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is Effective Regardless of Teacher Competence By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Over the past 15 years, the results of numerous randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that MBCT can be a powerful intervention for people who have experienced clinical depression three or more times. Evidence indicates MBCT may reduce the […]
Improve Caregiving for Family Members with Mental Illness with On-Line Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “When specifically used with family caregivers, MBSR improves overall mental health, reduces stress and decreases depression. “ – Jane Hamilton There is a tremendous demand for caregiving in the US. It is estimated that over […]
Feel Depressed About a Disease, Try Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Depression can be the dead hand of the past. Our longing for what we’re missing has a hold on us. If we feel helpless about our situation and don’t feel we can change it, we are likely to remain depressed. […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A key factor in having better sex is actually being there when you’re having it. Being there not just physically — being fully present, in thought, word and deed. it’s about really showing up and tuning in, to the moment, yourself and your partner.” – Marsha Lucas […]