The Internet has proven to be mesmerizing, and the tide of its usage is rising exponentially. In the mid-1990s, a psychiatrist coined the term “Problematic Internet Use” (PIU) as a…
The science of mindfulness is an exciting development in neuroscientific research. On this page are posted brief synopses of key studies in the field, followed by a brief summary. Scientific…
One of the ways to train awareness is by targeting an object of focus, such as s candle flame or observing the breath. Another is by narrowing the channel of…
Mindfulness is a natural human capability, such as the capability to speak a language or to be creative. Therefore it is reasonable to assume that some form of both mindfulness…
Mindfulness and psychotherapy both develop “skills” that dovetail very closely. These include skills of open-mindedness and curiosity, non-judgmental awareness and exploration, which in turn lead to compassion, self-acceptance, and comfort…
Awareness and Attention What are the first words that come to mind when you are asked to define mindfulness? Chances are good that awareness and attention are up there on…
Who can be helped by a mindfulness approach to psychotherapy? Nearly every issue that people traditionally seek help for in psychotherapy would also be appropriate for a mindfulness approach. Are…