Mindfulness-based interventions for health
The art and science of mindfulness: integrating mindfulness into psychology and the helping professions
Format:
Book Chapter
Publication Date:
Nov 30, 2008
Publisher:
American Psychological Association
Place of Publication:
Washington, DC
Pages:
63 - 73
Sources ID:
64716
Notes:
What is mindfulness? -- The mindful therapist -- Mindfulness-informed therapy -- Mindfulness-based psychotherapy -- Mindfulness-based interventions for mental health -- Mindfulness-based interventions for physical health -- How is mindfulness helpful? Mechanisms of action -- Mindfulness and self-care for clinicians -- Exploring the farther reaches of human potential -- Future directions
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Public (group default)
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The art and science of mindfulness: Integrating mindfulness into psychology and the helping professions. Shapiro, Shauna L.; Carlson, Linda E.; Publisher: American Psychological Association; 2009, pp. 63-73. [Chapter] Abstract: In this chapter, we focus on research studies that have investigated the effects of mindfulness-based (MB) interventions on people with psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. We also cover psychological outcomes measured in groups of healthy individuals.