There is no denying that we are a nation of busy-bodies and workaholics. As a therapist, I have worked with countless overstressed employees and seen how unchecked work stress can lead to burnout or troubling performance issues. At its worst, work stress can contribute to the development of physical illness, substance abuse problems, and mental…
Mindfulness
Mindfulness in psychotherapy: Reflections on the therapeutic value of an age-old practice
It is not an exaggeration to say that our Western culture has come to claim mindfulness meditation as one of the chief resources for coping with stress and all sorts of other modern-day conditions and problems. Not a week goes by without a major magazine, public figure, or scientific journal extolling its virtues and powers:…
