Behaviour Research and Therapy
1995
There is encouraging evidence that structured psychological treatments for depression, in particular cognitive therapy, can reduce subsequent relapse after the period of initial treatment has been completed. However, there is a continuing need for prophylactic psychological approaches that can be administered to recovered patients in euthymic mood. An information-processing analysis of...
eScholarship@McGill
1995
Josephine E. (Josephine Elise) Barrott
The author describes meditative practice in some of its historical and cultural contexts. She then reviews the literature and research on meditation pertinent to attention, the brain, stress, spirituality and personal development. She discusses the implications of meditation research for education. Finally, she presents suggestions and comments concerning the feasibility of implementing...
Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
December 1, 1994
Tetsuhito Murata, Yoshifumi Koshino, Masao Omori et al.
38 citations
Abstract: Quantitative EEG was continuously recorded prior to and during Zen meditation (Zazen) in 20 monks of the Soto sect (Group P: 10 priests; Group D: 10 disciples) and 10 control subjects with no experience in Zen training (Group C). As shown by an EEG topography during meditation, slow alpha appeared in the majority of subjects regardless of their experience in Zen training, while theta...
Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
October 26, 1994
Haworth Editorial Submission
No abstract available for this article.
Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
October 26, 1994
Hari M. Sharma, Micheal C. Dillbeck, Susan Levin Dillbeck
2 citations
The purpose of the proposed treatment program is to provide a holistic, natural approach to prevent alcohol and drug abuse among high-risk preadolescent and adolescent children by reducing psychological distress and physiological imbalance, and by enhancing protective resources through an individual and family program. To achieve this goal, juveniles referred for alcohol and drug abuse...
Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
October 26, 1994
Charles N. Alexander, Pat Robinson, Maxwell Rainforth
124 citations
No abstract available for this article.
Journal of Humanistic Psychology
October 1, 1994
Deane H. Shapiro
33 citations
Studies have primarily examined meditation's effects as a self regulation strategy for stress management. Fewer studies have examined its utility as a self exploration strategy for enhancing psychological health in psychotherapy and behavior change. And, few studies have examined meditation's effect regarding its original religious purpose as a self liberation strategy to enhance spiritual...
October 1, 1994
John P Miller
Higher education is being severely criticized on a number of fronts. This article argues that a major problem with the university is that it is still rooted in dualism. Contemplation is generally practiced within a nondualistic framework that allows for genuine Self Integration. This article describes the efforts of the author to bring contemplative practice into a graduate school of education....
Psychological Reports
October 1, 1994
J J Janowiak, R Hackman
This paper concerns the efficacy of meditation and relaxation in promoting self-actualization and changes in self-reported stress among 62 college students. Two groups were given mantra meditation and a yogic relaxation technique referred to as Shavasana. Pre- and posttest measures were taken on the Personal Orientation Inventory and the Behavioral Relaxation Scale. Both groups showed...
Psychological Reports
August 1, 1994
J Tloczynski
The effects of opening-up meditation on college adjustment and self-actualization were examined with 45 subjects who were divided into groups for opening-up meditation, relaxation, and control using scores on the Anxiety Scale of the College Adjustment Scales. Subjects also completed the Personal Orientation Inventory. 1 hr. of training for the meditation and relaxation groups was given and 20...