Mindfulness or Mindlessness?

The latest fad in both psychotherapy and self help is “mindfulness.” Derived from Zen Buddhism, it is a skill one can use to better tolerate emotional distress. When faced with distress, having ways to keep oneself calm is a good thing - much like taking a tranquilizer. But changing the social environment creating the stress in the first place is far more important.read more
Source: Psychology Today Personality Center - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Happiness Personality Self-Help Therapy borderline personality disorder bpd distress tolerance family dysfunction Gregor Johanson Marsha Linehan mindfulness psychotherapy radical acceptance serenity prayer zen buddhism Source Type: news