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Exploring Mindfulness-Based Therapy: A Path to The Present

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In the current model of psychological well-being, mindfulness-based therapy stands out as a transformative approach, integrating the ancient practice of mindfulness with modern therapeutic techniques. This combination creates an effective modality for enhancing mental health, promoting an increased awareness of the present moment, and fostering an attitude of nonjudgmental acceptance toward one’s thoughts and feelings (Kabat-Zinn, 1994; Segal, Williams, & Teasdale, 2002). Mindfulness-based…

Meditation Basics

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Meditation does not have to involve sitting in lotus position as the schema might dictate, but can also be done sitting comfortably, lying down, or walking. Eyes open or closed. Interestingly, the better you get at dropping into a meditative state the less time you have to spend doing it to achieve the same results. Meditation is a practice that has been around…