Happy People ψυχολόγος ΨΥΧΟΛΟΓΟΣ ψυχοθεραπεία cbt γνωσιακη συμπεριφορικη ψυχοθεραπεια Mindfulness & Meditation
MIND-BODY-SOUL: Mindfulness & Meditation
Well-being depends on the balance of the different dimensions that comprise a human being: body, mind, emotion, spirit. Countless academic studies worldwide show how mindfulness, meditation, yoga, cognitive behavioral skills’ training, and positive psychology contribute to the improvement of physical and mental health. Experimental studies of 8-10 weeks, presented at Harvard Medical Publications, assessed the effects of several different mindfulness and meditation techniques. Their findings confirmed their contribution in the treatment of stress, pain, depression, improvement of memory, attention, resilience, increased self-awareness etc. According to Dr. James E. Stahl and his team of researchers at Harvard Medical School, 10-15 minutes of daily practice are enough in order to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, as long as there is consistency in their practice.
These techniques help to increase self-awareness and to strengthen the mind to focus on the here and now. This is very important because thoughts of the past contribute to the development of depression and the thought of the future to anxiety. At “Happy People” different mindfulness and meditation techniques are taught depending on the needs and preferences of each individual.