2. the inability to cope
"
with a perceived or real
(or imagined) threat to
one's
mental, physical, emotio
nal, and spiritual well-
being which results in a
series of physiological
responses and
adaptations"
(Seaward, 1997, p.5).
3. Some major
stressors are
Physical Stressors
Psychological
Stressors
Familial Stressors
Financial Stressors
Spiritual Stressors
Social Stressors
4. Academics
Environment
Extracurricular
Peers
Workloads
Time Management
Parental Pressure
International
competition
5. Stress affects each of the five dimensions
Physical
mental
emotional
social
and spiritual
7. pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn
assisted by Saki Santorelli, Ph.D. and
colleagues in 1979
8. Mindfulness is
paying attention
, on purpose, in
the present , and
non-judgmentally
, to the unfolding
of experience
moment by
moment” Jon
Kabat-Zinn.
9. “It is remarkable how liberating it feels to be
able to see that your thoughts are just
thoughts and that they are not „you‟ or
„reality.‟ . . . . the simple act of recognizing
your thoughts as thoughts can free you from
the distorted reality they often create and
allow for more clear-sightedness and a
greater sense of manageability in your life” -
-Kabat-Zinn.
10. There are two modes of mind we can be in:
The Doing or Driven mode
The Being mode
Mindfulness methods are designed to move the
attention/state of mind from the Doing/Not-
in-the-Here and-Now mode to the Being/in-
the-Here-and-Now mode.
11. This program can help if
you have:
Signs of Stress
Anxiety
Apathy
Bereavement
Burn out
Depression
Eating disturbances
12. Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation
practices
Gentle stretching and mindful yoga
Group dialogue and discussions aimed at
enhancing awareness in everyday life
Individually tailored instruction
Daily home assignments
Four home practice CDs and a home practice
manual
13. eight-week training
Classes weekly for 2.5 hours
all-day session in the sixth week
30-45 minutes a day with instructional CD's
14. During the past 30
years, over 19,000
people have taken
this course.
the costs of the
sessions(ranges
from $250 to $500
)
Afforded by people
with high SES
15. Humanistic Psychology
focuses on individual free will, personal
growth and the concept of actualization
Carl Roger
client-centered therapy
positive psychology
directs individuals towards the
growth, happiness and relaxation as in
mindfulness
16. focuses on the functioning and processing of
information abstractly
If a person experiencing stress process his
thoughts positively then he can easily
overcome his problem as in cognitive
mindfulness therapies.
17. Albert Bandura
concept of self-efficacy
self-efficacy is “the belief in one‟s
capabilities to organize and execute the
courses of action required to manage
prospective situations”
18. Lack of long-term follow-up
Results are generelizble only to individuals
who have the interest and ability to
participate in a Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction ⁄ Mindfulness-Based Cognitive
Therapy program
Focus solely on the individual motivation and
interest
19. •Encouraging
multiple
competencies
•coping skills
•safe learning
environment
•thoughtful education
planning
•Exerciseand balanced
eating habits
•Rehearse and practice
situations which cause
stress