Essays on Mindfulness

Positive Psychology and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) share a focus on the promotion of human flourishing. They have common techniques for accomplishing this via goal setting, psychological strengths, mindfulness and the clarification of values and their relation to the meaning of life (Ciarrochi & Kashdan 2013). ACT emphasizes creating steps that move toward committed…

Modifying Behavior in ChildrenNaomi WashingtonCOM/600February 2, 2015Dr. Carol ReesModifying Behavior in Children Dealing with children that have behavioral issues can be challenging for parents, teachers, and others, which is why knowing different methods for modifying behavior in children can be an asset. In this article three methods for modifying behavior will be looked at, Mindfulness…

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As I tried to think of an effective way to begin this research paper, I had a bit of a hard time connecting a vastly abstract concept (mindfulness and meditation) with the sometimes-rigid world of advanced practice nursing. In her article, “Health Benefits of Emptying the Mind: Rediscovering Meditation;” Gloria Donnelly PhD, RN, FAAN, a…