Background and aim: Mindfulness meditation has been inadequately used in patients with end-stage renal disease although it has been effective in reducing pro-inflammatory biomarkers in patients with chronic illnesses. Thus, this study examined mindfulness meditation effect on pro-inflammatory biomarkers and C-reactive protein in patients with end-stage renal disease. Materials and methods: =...
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ABSTRACT Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a long-lasting skin condition marked by the appearance of hives and angioedema, which significantly impacts quality of life. Despite standard pharmacotherapies, many patients remain symptomatic, necessitating the exploration of complementary treatments. This study examines the effects of integrating Gayatri Mantra (GM) chanting and...
Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of adolescent-centered mindfulness therapy on academic engagement and buoyancy in anxious middle school students. Methods and Materials: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test design, including a control group and a two-month follow-up period. The statistical population of this study consisted of...
Background: Pregnancy is a particular time when women go through a lot of changes. A challenging period might come up for pregnant moms. A woman's body undergoes ongoing changes to care for the developing foetus. An extensive spectrum of physical and mental symptoms can be associated with pregnancy, and each woman will experience it uniquely. Yoga unites the mind and body by including...
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of women’s most common endocrine disorders that can cause anxiety, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life (QOL). Aims and Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a 9-week mindfulness-based meditation program on the QOL and general health parameters in young women with PCOS. Materials and Methods: This...
This article explores the evolving landscape of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) delivery within cancer care, highlighting key innovations aimed at enhancing accessibility, engagement, and relevance for patients. Traditional delivery methods of MBSR face challenges related to mobility, geography, and time constraints, which can limit patient participation. In response, integrating...
In the pandemic- and post-pandemic era, new as well as exacerbated work-life stressors have led academia to recognize the vital role wellness plays in teaching and learning. While most institutional and pedagogical response has understandably focused on students’ holistic health, this essay promotes increased instructor self-care as a necessary complement to supporting learners in higher...
The prominent meditation practices and techniques of Buddhism have been integrated into mindfulness-based psychological interventions to manage mental disorders and enhance mental well-being. However, limited research has been conducted to explore the specific application of Theravāda Buddhist meditation practices in the context of clinical psychology and psychotherapy. The current study...
Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on the psychological well-being of infertile women. Methods and Materials: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group. The experimental group received MBCT, while the control group received no treatment. A follow-up test was conducted...
Mobile (mHealth) mindfulness-based interventions have the potential to be feasible, acceptable, effective, and scalable interventions for caregivers of people living with cognitive impairment. This qualitative study of caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairment explored caregivers' experiences using a mindfulness therapy mobile application. Fifteen caregivers were interviewed using a...
This study explored the association between self-compassion, alexithymia, and psychosomatic symptom distress in a clinical sample of somatic symptom disorder (SSD) patients participating in a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program. One hundred sixteen SSD patients who had participated in an MBCT program and completed ≥4 intervention sessions were included in a retrospective study...
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBSR in enhancing marital satisfaction and distress tolerance among women with premature menopause. Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and control group was used. Thirty women aged 35–45 with confirmed premature menopause were selected via purposive sampling from healthcare centers in Sari,...
Perinatal depression is a leading cause of preventable US maternal morbidity and mortality. Although Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Perinatal Depression (MBCT-PD) is highly effective, it faces significant scalability challenges. Center M, a brief, group-based, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention, is an adaptation of MBCT-PD designed to overcome these...
This chapter describes potential application of heuristic research methods, especially the use of the processes and phases of heuristic inquiry, within contemplative practices. Exploratory exercises designed to facilitate contemplative experiences are discussed, along with opportunities to support illumination and transformation. Finally, an overview of the author&s;s journey using a yoga pose...
Contemplative emergence is an integrated, embodied, and transformative change process cultivated over time from a deep reflection of lived experiences supported by a series of daily contemplative practices to build self-awareness, accountability, and capacity to steward justice. It includes the wisdom that comes from the integration of these experiences, along with gratitude and resilience....
In this chapter, I will offer a series of contemplative practices that I use myself and teach in my classes to help students utilize mindfulness of animals as a tool to deepen their understandings of themselves, of animals as fellow living beings in the world (both as species and as individuals), and of the relationships between humans and other animals. After defining some key terms, I will...
Burnout, imposter syndrome, changes in higher education, issues of free speech, structural inequality—the challenges facing academics today are daunting and overwhelming. How do we balance all of our responsibilities and goals without becoming exhausted? How do scholars decide if activism is right for them, and if so, what form should it take? There is, fortunately, great wisdom, solace, and...
This article discusses walking simulators and self-playing games in the context of the spiritual practice of death meditations. It explores states of mind that walking simulators may have the ability to provoke and how these can be furthered through automation. Although the focus is on potential benefits of a niche approach to game design, the article also discusses ways that this form of...
Over the course of the past century, there have been significant connections established between Buddhist principles and practices and the field of modern psychology. Various aspects of Buddhism, such as its understanding of the mind, insights into the causes of suffering, methods for cultivating mindfulness and managing negative emotions, as well as its concept of a self without ego, have had...