Higher mindfulness and lower self-absorption predict greater compassion within romantic relationships.
Commun Psychol June 6, 2026
Higher mindfulness and lower self-absorption predict greater compassion within romantic relationships.
Commun Psychol
ISSN 2731-9121
4 papers in the library · 62 citations · publishing 2024-2026
Papers
On the role of theories in consciousness science.
Commun Psychol November 26, 2025
Consciousness Science is entering an age of unprecedented opportunity, thanks to recent empirical and theoretical advances, increasing interest in the topic, and technological advances in neuroscience. The role theories will play in a maturing science of consciousness deserves a closer look.
Decreased CO2 saturation during circular breathwork supports emergence of altered states of consciousness.
Commun Psychol April 13, 2025 Martha N. Havenith, Max Leidenberger, Jelena Brasanac et al. 14 citations
Abstract Altered states of consciousness (ASCs), induced e.g. during psychedelic-assisted therapy, show potential to treat prevalent mental health disorders like depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. However, access to such treatments is restricted by legal, medical, and financial barriers. Circular breathwork may present a non-pharmacological and hence more accessible alternative to...
An Integrated theory of false insights and beliefs under psychedelics.
Commun Psychol August 1, 2024 Hugh McGovern, Hilary J Grimmer, Manoj K. Doss et al. 48 citations
Psychedelics are recognised for their potential to re-orient beliefs. We propose a model of how psychedelics can, in some cases, lead to false insights and thus false beliefs. We first review experimental work on laboratory-based false insights and false memories. We then connect this to insights and belief formation under psychedelics using the active inference framework. We propose that...