The sisters of mindfulness.
Journal of Clinical Psychology August 1, 2013 DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22015 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractForgiveness, gratitude, loving-kindness, compassion, acceptance, and best-self visualization are interconnected forms of mindfulness rooted in Buddhist psychology. These practices represent mental strengths that are being integrated into the brain's neuroplastic development through modern psychotherapy.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Buddhist psychology Acceptance Compassion Forgiveness Gratitude |
| Key finding | Proposes that forgiveness, gratitude, loving-kindness, compassion, acceptance, and best-self visualization are interconnected mindfulness practices that are integrated into neuroplastic development through psychotherapy. |
Abstract
This article introduces the issue of Journal of Clinical Psychology: In Session entitled "Beyond Meditation: Mindfulness-Related Clinical Practices." In the article, I describe how the "sisters of mindfulness"-forgiveness, gratitude, loving-kindness, compassion, acceptance, and best-self visualization-are each interconnected and important forms of mindfulness as well as tenets of Buddhist psychology. Each of these practices reflect mental strengths that are being integrated into the brain's neuroplastic development as a function of modern day psychotherapy.