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The Benefits Of Mindfulness Therapy

  • Post author:MSAM
  • Post published:December 22, 2015
  • Post category:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy/OCD, Anxiety & Mindfulness Blog

The truth is that many of us—if not all of us—are caught up in a mental race for life achievements. We're always planning, striving, and stressing about an uncertain future.…

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Mindfulness: CBT, MBCT, and Trying to Think a Feeling Away

  • Post author:MSAM
  • Post published:December 24, 2014
  • Post category:Mindful Stress & Anxiety Management/Mindfulness Meditation

You can learn to relate more skillfully to your emotions using mindfulness. A common mistake that we make, however, is depending on our rational, problem-solving mind to "fix" our negative…

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From CBT to Mindfulness: MBCT

  • Post author:MSAM
  • Post published:December 24, 2014
  • Post category:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Mindful Stress & Anxiety Management/Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy/Mindfulness Meditation/OCD, Anxiety & Mindfulness Blog

There are many therapeutic approaches that have been created to help decrease human distress and suffering. In this article, I will talk about two particular approaches, as well as a…

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What is Mindfulness Meditation?

  • Post author:MSAM
  • Post published:February 3, 2014
  • Post category:Mindfulness Meditation/OCD, Anxiety & Mindfulness Blog

  What is meditation? The Pali word for meditation is "Bhavana," which means "to make grow" or "to develop." What is mindfulness? Mindfulness meditation is what comes from paying attention…

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What Mindfulness Meditation is Not

  • Post author:MSAM
  • Post published:November 24, 2013
  • Post category:Mindful Stress & Anxiety Management/Mindfulness Meditation/OCD, Anxiety & Mindfulness Blog

Starting from the End There are many myths and misunderstandings regarding what a mindful meditation practice is. So let's start from the end. I'll explain what I mean. I have…

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