Mindfulness is defined
as nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment and is used to better deal with stressful situations.
Not exact matches
Defined
as «the practice of maintaining a
nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete
awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment - to - moment basis,» mindfulness is the ultimate emotional tonic.
The Western conceptualization of mindfulness
as a psychological process and
as a meditation practice entails bringing
awareness and attention to the constant stream of cognitive, emotional, and somatic experiences while maintaining a
nonjudgmental and accepting stance (Bishop 2002; Germer 2005; Kabat - Zinn 2003).
Core aspects of mindful parenting include: (a) listening with full attention, (b) maintaining emotional
awareness of oneself and one's child during parenting interactions, (c) practicing
nonjudgmental openness and receptivity when children share their thoughts and feelings, (d) regulating one's own automatic reactivity to child behaviors, and (e) adopting compassion towards oneself
as a parent and toward the struggles one's child faces (e.g., in becoming a teenager).