As science and religion researchers begin to engage questions of mental health, mindfulness may prove to be a fruitful area of investigation. However, quantifying the physical effects of mindfulness on the brain is difficult because mindfulness deals with the problem of mental and physical interaction or, the mind/body problem. One system of understanding which may aid science and religion...
Mindfulness can be understood as the mental ability to focus on the direct and immediate perception or monitoring of the present moment with a state of open and nonjudgmental awareness. Descriptions of mindfulness and methods for cultivating it originated in eastern spiritual traditions. These suggest that mindfulness can be developed through meditation practice to increase positive qualities...
The present study sought to examine the changes in executive functioning, emotion regulation, and other positive psychological outcomes among participants following their completion of a four-day online advanced yoga and meditation program conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included 32 participants (11 men and 21 women; Mage = 38.12 years; SD = 9.65) who completed the...
The rising incidence of depression and anxiety among the elderly is a growing public health concern. While pharmacological treatments are widely used, they often present challenges such as side effects and dependency, highlighting the need for evidence-based psychotherapeutic alternatives. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT) integrates mindfulness techniques with cognitive...
Abstract The purpose of this chapter is to describe the framework of mindful parenting and mindfulness-based parent training (MBPT). An overview of the empirical support for mindful parenting is provided, along with a brief description of MBPT programs that have been evaluated. The chapter highlights two case examples of MBPT implemented in school settings. The first example describes a...
Abstract The focus of this chapter is to detail two brief mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) for use in school settings: an evidence-based five-session curriculum for student disruptive behavior called Soles of the Feet and basic guided mindfulness practices. The nature, advantages, and evidence base of these two brief forms of MBI are reviewed in relation to more intensive forms of...
ASCE MAGAZINEDecember 2, 2025Wilmer Paúl Córdova Cacay, Ana Elizabeth Moncayo Peña2
El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo general; Determinar el uso del Mindfulness como estrategia aplicada al liderazgo educativo y su contribución en los procesos de toma de decisiones en instituciones educativas; la identificación de la problemática en la Unidad Educativa “Alonso de Mercadillo”, donde la creciente carga laboral, demandas emocionales y gestión escolar han comprometido la salud...
Mindfulness is the state of maintaining attention to the present moment with curiosity and openness. Existing mobile technologies to support mindfulness focus on formal practices such as meditation, requiring dedicated space and time. However, everyday mindfulness—a more flexible form of practice woven into routine activities such as washing hands or cooking—remains under-supported. To address...
BACKGROUND: The birth of an infant with an abnormality or a postpartum disease and subsequent admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is very stressful for mothers. The adoption of effective coping strategies can enable the mother to tolerate the critical conditions of the newborn’s illness. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a short-term (four 2-hour sessions)...
Given the rapid increase in population ageing and considering the great impact that mental disorders have on global disability, there is a critical need for mental health promotion in older adults. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been widely used to improve mental health. However, a comprehensive understanding of their neurobiological effects is still missing. We therefore conducted...