Improve Mental Health in Older Adults with Mental Health Problems with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You can think of emotional regulation like stopping a train—it works better if you can stop before the train (your emotions) starts rolling too fast. It also helps when your brakes work immediately, without interference. Mindfulness […]
Improve Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors with Exercise or Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In studies of women with breast cancer, yoga has been shown to reduce fatigue and improve quality of sleep, physical vitality, and overall quality of life.” – BreastCancer.org Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact […]
Reduce Athletic Burnout with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness training has the potential to prevent athlete burnout because of stress reduction and increased recovery. It also has the potential to enhance performances. Mindfulness exercises could be beneficial for athletes who struggle with demands from several sources.” – P. Furrer […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Sleep disturbance is a common problem for women with breast cancer, and can have a variety of causes, from stress and depression related to the treatment or diagnosis, to a side effect of some of the drugs and anti-nausea medications used in chemotherapy regimens. Yoga not only produced […]
Improve Executive and Emotional Control of Grief with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness for grief is not about whitewashing your pain, or “getting over” your loss. It is about learning how to stay present, cultivate compassion, and make wise choices that will help you cope with this new normal known […]
Improve the Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “most OCD sufferers I know who practice mindfulness find it very helpful in fighting their disorder. To be able to focus on what is really happening in any given moment, as opposed to dwelling on the past or anticipating […]
Improve the Psychological Health of Thyroid Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It turns out that some of the most difficult elements of the cancer experience are very well-suited to a mindfulness practice. When a person gets diagnosed, there’s fear and uncertainty about the future. There’s the loss of […]
Improve Prisoner Mental Health with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It is truly within the reach of anyone to create an environment in which kindness and resilience can flourish. Even the most powerless among us—prisoners—have the ability to live mindfully and treat others with kindness and respect. In doing so, they […]
Improve Physical and Respiratory Function with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Respiration is our primary and most important movement pattern … and also the most dysfunctional.” – Karel Lewit Breathing is essential for life and generally occurs automatically. It’s easy to take for granted as it’s been there our entire lives. […]
Improve the Well-Being of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Studies in MS have shown that mindfulness can improve quality of life and help people cope better with their MS. Various studies found that mindfulness decreased pain, stress, anxiety and depression. People undergoing mindfulness training also reported better sleep.” – MS Trust […]