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Coping with Pain and Trauma
42:51 - 50:50 (07:59)
The idea of using pain to reduce pain seems counterintuitive, but some studies suggest that the subjective experience of pain can be reduced by deliberately exposing oneself to physical discomfort, if approached in a gradual manner. It is important to work with a skilled coach or therapist who can provide guidance and support through the process of managing pain and trauma.
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Meditation is often portrayed as a harmless and positive practice, but it can also have unintended negative effects such as the surfacing of repressed trauma or emotions.
42:51 - 45:21 (02:30)
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Meditation is often portrayed as a harmless and positive practice, but it can also have unintended negative effects such as the surfacing of repressed trauma or emotions. A 2019 study found that 20-25% of people who meditate reported experiencing unwanted effects.
ChapterCoping with Pain and Trauma
EpisodeHow Mindfulness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been found to reduce the severity of chronic pain and improve daily functioning and depression associated with pain.
45:21 - 48:43 (03:22)
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been found to reduce the severity of chronic pain and improve daily functioning and depression associated with pain. A good coach or teacher can help prepare individuals for dealing with trauma in a mindful way.
ChapterCoping with Pain and Trauma
EpisodeHow Mindfulness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Mindfulness has become a popular practice in schools, corporations, and even prisons.
48:43 - 50:50 (02:07)
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Mindfulness has become a popular practice in schools, corporations, and even prisons. However, it has also been perverted as corporations and the military use it to further their goals.