C2: Mindfullness Flashcards
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a psychological approach to living that focuses on ‘being in the present moment’ rather than worrying about the future or the past.
What are the main features of mindfulness?
- Attending to and regulating thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
- Being in the present (moment-to-moment awareness).
- Promoting healthy behaviours through training and practice.
How does mindfulness promote mental and physical health?
It helps manage stress and addiction by encouraging positive engagement with the present moment.
Who devised mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)?
Jon Kabat-Zinn (2003).
What programme did Eric Garland (2013) develop for addiction recovery?
Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE).
How does MORE help with addiction recovery?
By increasing awareness of automatic addictive behaviours and replacing cravings with mindful practices.