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Mindfulness-based Meditation Mindfulness-based meditation (MM) is an easily administered and simple technique that refers to the cultivation of conscious awareness that includes receptiveness or openness, curiosity and a non-judgemental attitude from the Buddhist tradition (Melbourne Academic Mindfulness Interest Group [MAMIG], 2006). Mindfulness-based meditation is a non-stigma producing, inexpensive and non-invasive therapy that usually recommends focusing attention on the breath, sounds and touch. It may also be helpful in the prevention as well as the treatment of chronic stress-related illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It is becoming a more widely accepted treatment for the improvement of psychological distress. Studies have shown that it provides mood improvements in a general group (Ostafin, 2006), long term depression sufferers (Ramel et al., 2004) and also improvements of clinical depression (Teasdale, 2000). Mindfulness-based meditation compares favourably with interventions that are currently used for depression such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and antidepressants, as it produces no side-effects such as pain or discomfort, and may even provide positive effects as it operates on a wellness rather than a sickness model, aiming to improve health rather than to treat illness. It does not produce negative self-image or impact negatively on quality of life as other treatments may. Unlike the other treatments, MM may prevent the advent of clinical symptoms of depression and anxiety and there is also evidence that people treated with MM are less likely to re-develop depression over time (Ramel et al., 2004), therefore it has a potentially strong role in the maintenance of health as well as the prevention and treatment of illness. Finding mindfulness classes Buddhist centres are usually the most economical places to learn mindfulness. They usually respect your own spiritual belief system, or lack thereof. Other places can be found by typing meditation classes or mindfulness classes into a search engine on the internet. However be aware that not all meditation is mindfulness. Some can even encourage mindlessness! If you want teaching that is totally free from a particular spiritual system MBSR & MBCT are very good courses or any of the classes under the heading SECULAR MINDFULNESS CLASSES at: mindfulness.org.au/ By Tia – Former ADAVIC Volunteer
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 05:30:01 +0000

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