Little is known about the variables influencing the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions among long-term practitioners. This study examined the association between Loving-Kindness Compassion Meditation (LKCM) practice and anxiety levels in 60 experienced meditators. We analyzed practice duration, frequency, self-compassion, and cognitive fusion. Results indicated no direct association...
OBJECTIVE The mindfulness and self-compassion (MSC) protocol has shown efficacy in reducing mental illness symptoms and increasing well-being. However, little is known on how the positive outcomes are produced. This study explores how reductions in experiential avoidance following MSC training may explain changes in the participants' levels of anxiety, depression, and well-being. METHODS The...