Difficult Experiences & Emotions

A person jumps off a cliff into the ocean at sunset. The sky is vibrant with hues of orange and pink as the sun sets behind clouds. A splash in the water below suggests someone else has already made a jump. The scene is silhouetted beautifully against the colorful sky.
Anxiety
Befriending Fear: Working with Worry and Anxiety 

The fear-response is a powerful emotional and physiological reaction that can be triggered by more than just an imminent physical threat. In this excerpt from his book The Mindfulness Solution,  Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, explores the human response to fear, and shows us how mindfulness can help manage it. Read More 

  • Ronald D. Siegel
  • March 3, 2011
Close-up of a person’s hands gripping the handles of crutches. They are wearing a medical gown with a light blue pattern on it. The background is out of focus.
Anxiety
Suffering Is Optional 

Physical pain is unavoidable, but meditation practice can ease the mental suffering that often accompanies it. Susan Smalley and Diana Winston teach us how. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • January 25, 2011
Anxiety
Treating Depression: Medication or Meditation? 

A new study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that depression patients in remission who underwent mindfulness therapy did as well as those who took an antidepressant, and better than those who took a placebo.  Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • December 13, 2010
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