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Monitoring and Acceptance of the Present Moment Underlies Mindfulness’ Improving of Positive Emotions

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Monitoring and Acceptance of the Present Moment Underlies Mindfulness’ Improving of Positive Emotions   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “developing an orientation of acceptance toward present-moment experiences is a central mechanism of mindfulness interventions for boosting positive emotions in daily life.” – Emily Lindsay   Mindfulness practice has been shown to improve emotions and their regulation. […]

Improve the Psychological Health of Survivors of Childhood Maltreatment with Mindfulness

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Improve the Psychological Health of Survivors of Childhood Maltreatment with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Because traumatic experience is often driven by avoidance of one’s core self, memories, and emotions, many people with unresolved or resolving developmental trauma struggle to remain present with themselves and others. . . Various forms of meditation, […]

Improve the Symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with Qigong Practice

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Improve the Symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with Qigong Practice   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Qi Gong is an effective, inexpensive, highly accessible and adaptable form of physical, mental and spiritual exercise. . . It is especially beneficial for those who have chronic lung disease. It relieves anxiety/stress, increases energy […]

Improve Brain Processing of Errors with Mindfulness

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Improve Brain Processing of Errors with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “meditation physically impacts the extraordinarily complex organ between our ears. Recent scientific evidence confirms that meditation nurtures the parts of the brain that contribute to well-being. Furthermore, it seems that a regular practice deprives the stress and anxiety-related parts of […]