Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A guide to this type of therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a contextual therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, to increase psychological flexibility and behavioral changes. Steven C. Hayes is the founder […]

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The neuro-benefits of meditation

The neuro-benefits of meditation

The neuro-benefits of meditation. Studies have shown that regular meditation promotes mindfulness (sustained observing awareness), whose benefits include decreased stress-related cortisol, insomnia, symptoms of autoimmune […]

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Using mindfulness to soothe physician stress

Using mindfulness to soothe physician stress

Using mindfulness to soothe physician stress. Nearly half of doctors report experiencing at least one symptom of burnout, according to a nationwide survey of 7,288 […]

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