Description
After over 35 years, the medical benefits of mindfulness are well documented and accepted in a wide range of clinical practice. After reviewing the better known clinical effects of mindfulness training, we will look ahead at the growing research and experience of the salvific nature of this practice.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the concept of mindfulness
- Identify situations in which mindfulness has been proven to be effective
- Reflect on how suffering can be addressed by mindfulness
Document Type
PowerPoint Presentation
Start Date
14-5-2016 12:30 PM
End Date
14-5-2016 1:15 PM
Genre/Form
lectures
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Mindfulness (Psychology); Pain--Treatment; Palliative treatment
Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Keywords
Integrative care, Pain and symptom management
Included in
Including Everything: Mindfulness and Transforming Suffering in Palliative Care
After over 35 years, the medical benefits of mindfulness are well documented and accepted in a wide range of clinical practice. After reviewing the better known clinical effects of mindfulness training, we will look ahead at the growing research and experience of the salvific nature of this practice.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the concept of mindfulness
- Identify situations in which mindfulness has been proven to be effective
- Reflect on how suffering can be addressed by mindfulness