Effective Online Mindfulness Training Characteristics By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practicing mindfulness can help all sorts of people no matter what is going on in their lives. Learning mindfulness is very accessible, whether you have a center in your hometown or just an internet connection, whether you have enough money for a […]
Improve Relationships with the Self and Others with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Cultivating mindfulness can help you face the inevitable difficulties and disappointments that arise in relationship with equanimity, compassion, and loving-kindness.” – Phillip Moffit Humans are social animals. This is a great asset for the species as […]
Improve Resilience in First-Responders with a Smartphone Mindfulness App By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The mindfulness practices work at both a preventative and remedial level by assisting them to maintain higher levels of resilience to deal with their emergency responder roles and helping to reduce and cease distressing reactions after difficult personal […]
Reduce Stress and Enhance Academic Buoyancy in Adolescents with Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In the last few years mindfulness has emerged as a way of treating children and adolescents with conditions ranging from ADHD to anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, depression and stress. And the benefits are proving to be tremendous.” – Julianne Garey Adolescence […]
Relieve Anxiety Disorders with Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The essential components of ACT include letting go of the struggle to control unwanted thoughts and feelings, being mindfully aware of the present moment, and committing to a course of action that is consistent with what you value […]
Improve Psychological Well-Being with a Smartphone Mindfulness App By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness mediation apps can be useful for some people, but for others, when unwell, using these apps or even engaging in mediation its self can be quite difficult,” – Kym Jenkins Mindfulness training has been shown through extensive […]
Improve Mental Health in Older Adults with Online Meditation Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The good news is that there are steps we can take right now to make the goal of “aging gracefully” more attainable. Mindfulness training is one of those steps; research has clearly shown that regular meditation comes […]
Improve Mental Health and Well-Being with Smartphone APP Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The seemingly simple act of mindfulness may help reduce the impact of stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Mindfulness is the act of paying attention to moments of experience with an accepting and friendly attitude so as […]
Improve Health Anxiety with Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Most of us care about our health but for up to 5% of people, worrying about health has become a significant problem in itself. Severe health anxiety, or hypochondriasis, is said to exist when someone holds a strong […]
Improve Anxiety and Depression with Online Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “So many people who want and would benefit from mindfulness meditation training do not ever receive it because of schedules, location, and / or an aversion to being in live groups. Offering mindfulness training in an Internet format allows […]