The present article will focus on the cognitive theory of mindfulness and its importance in achieving unconditional self-acceptance. The goal of the mindful perspective is to increase cognitive flexibility and to thereby increase behavioral flexibility and the ability to adapt to one’s current environment in a meaningful manner....

This is a series of videos where Dr. Ellen Langer discusses ways to increase mindfulness, the dramatic effects of what happens when we reconnect the mind with the body, and the psychology of possibility.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is one of the recent mindfulness-based behaviour therapies shown to be effective with a diverse range of clinical conditions....

This is a suggested reading list of books to complement the MasterClasses part 1 and 2 on Mindfulness

In this article we explore the concept of mindfulness as a tool for helping both coaches and coachees. We argue that the coaching practice of the coach can be enhanced through using mindfulness as a preparation tool. We highlight research evidence on the impact of mindfulness in managing stress and contributing towards improved performance....

Coaching has attracted much attention from health professionals interested in collaborative person-centred approaches to motivating behaviour change. Whilst initial research supports the efficacy of coaching in health contexts more theoretical and empirical work is needed....

This study examined the role of intensive mindfulness training on changes in day-to-day experiential processing, psychological symptoms, resilience, and well-being in two groups of community adults (N ¼ 69)....

Objective: This paper, composed by an interest group of clinicians and researchers based in Melbourne, presents some background to the practice of mindfulness-based therapies as relevant to the general professional reader....

Interest in mindfulness and its enhancement has burgeoned in recent years. In this article, we discuss in detail the nature of mindfulness and its relation to other, established theories of attention and awareness in day-to-day life....

The Science of Mindful Awareness and the Human Capacity to Cultivate Mindsight and Neural Integration Daniel J. Siegel, M.D....