Die heilende Kraft der Achtsamkeit
PiD - Psychotherapie im Dialog September 1, 2006 Jon Kabat‐zinn, Saki Santorelli, Petra Meibert et al. 6 citations
Jon Kabat-Zinn developed an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in 1979, consisting of eight group sessions and a full-day silent retreat, with core practices including sitting and walking meditation, yoga, and body scan. The program aims to cultivate mindfulness in daily life and mobilize self-healing resources. Participants include people with chronic pain, medical diagnoses, or those feeling stressed and disconnected. The practice fosters acceptance and awareness, helping individuals recognize early signs of conditions like migraines or panic attacks, thereby reducing automatic reactions. Kabat-Zinn and Santorelli emphasize that mindfulness is a lifelong path, not a quick fix, and that it can transform one's relationship with thoughts and emotions, potentially leading to healing and personal growth.