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Mindfulness-Based Therapy May Reduce Health Anxiety July 13, 2012 . 10 Comments
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is different from traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in that it focuses on learning how to accept emotions rather than transform them. ... Read More
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Examining Posttraumatic Growth in Individuals Receiving Cancer Treatment June 27, 2012 . 8 Comments
Individuals who survive cancer often report how their lives have changed, emotionally, physically and even spiritually. It is well known that people who experience a significant life challenge ... Read More
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Mindfulness Decreases Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients June 25, 2012 . 6 Comments
Individuals who receive a diagnosis of cancer face emotional and physical challenges. They must decide which type of treatment to pursue and must accept the risks associated with those. ... Read More
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Are Depression and Anxiety Symptoms of One Clinical Condition? June 22, 2012 . 7 Comments
Depression and anxiety are two of the most commonly occurring comorbid psychological conditions. Research estimates that nearly 65% of people who have a history of generalized anxiety (GAD) ... Read More
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Self-Soothe in Your Own Compassionate Hammock June 20, 2012 . 4 Comments
There is no one more deserving of compassion than you. –The Buddha Wouldn’t it be nice to feel as if your intense, scary emotions could rest in a hammock of compassion? It is ... Read More
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How to Forget Worry and Be Happy June 15, 2012 . 8 Comments
Remember the song from the late 1980s—Don’t Worry, Be Happy? That’s a nice thought, but it might not be realistic. In my opinion, it is perfectly natural to worry. Everyone worries. ... Read More
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Concreteness Training As a Supplement to Existing Depression Treatments June 6, 2012 . 4 Comments
Symptoms of moderate to mild depression are often treated with psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness approaches, or relaxation techniques (RT). The prevalence ... Read More
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Can Help with Depression May 23, 2012 . 7 Comments
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has become an accepted and popular form of treatment for clinical depression. The goal of mindfulness is to increase a client’s ability to accept ... Read More
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Anticipated Discrimination Increases Stress Response May 22, 2012 . 4 Comments
Stress can lead to negative mental and physical health outcomes. People who undergo stressful experiences are at increased risk for psychological difficulties such as anxiety, worry, and ... Read More
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Applied Relaxation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effectively Reduce Anxiety April 26, 2012 . 6 Comments
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used approach to treat symptoms of general anxiety disorder (GAD). The goal of CBT is to help an individual be more tolerant of their worrying ... Read More
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Does Worrying About Worrying Lead to Generalized Anxiety? April 26, 2012 . 9 Comments
Everybody has worried about something at one time or another. But individuals, who worry constantly, chronic worriers, may be at risk for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), according to ... Read More
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Does Exposure Therapy Lead to Reduction or Avoidance of Anxious Symptoms? April 17, 2012 . 2 Comments
Exposure therapy is one of the most common forms of therapy to address symptoms of anxiety and panic. The goal of exposure therapy is to expose a client to cues that will induce fear and ... Read More