Iris R. Bell

2 papers in the library · 1,304 citations · publishing 2004-2007

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A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness meditation versus relaxation training: Effects on distress, positive states of mind, rumination, and distraction

Annals of Behavioral Medicine February 1, 2007 Shamini Jain, Shauna L. Shapiro, Summer Swanick et al. 1,304 citations

BACKGROUND: Although mindfulness meditation interventions have recently shown benefits for reducing stress in various populations, little is known about their relative efficacy compared with relaxation interventions. PURPOSE: This randomized controlled trial examines the effects of a 1-month mindfulness meditation versus somatic relaxation training as compared to a control group in 83 students...

DOI: 10.1207/s15324796abm3301_2 Full text Meditation Mindfulness Rumination Relaxation psychology +8

Fostering a healing presence and investigating its mediators.

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2004 Sharon I McDonough-Means, Mary Jo Kreitzer, Iris R. Bell

The purpose of this paper is the exploration and explication of the complex phenomena of "healing presence" and of appropriately supportive theoretical approaches to integrate emerging models for research design. Healing presence is described as an interpersonal, intrapersonal, and transpersonal to transcendent phenomenon that leads to a beneficial, therapeutic, and/or positive spiritual change...

DOI: 10.1089/1075553042245890 Full text Humans Holistic health Mental healing Self care +9