Questions About Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness

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Does this still hold relevance in 2020 since it was written 30 years ago?

Margaret Lukens Yes, absolutely. Nothing about it has changed. Using mindfulness-based stress reduction to manage pain or address PTSD, for example, has been validate…moreYes, absolutely. Nothing about it has changed. Using mindfulness-based stress reduction to manage pain or address PTSD, for example, has been validated by more recent studies. And more modern understandings of neuroscience only strengthen the recommendations to use mindfulness as an important component of healthcare.(less)

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how can I find it online?

Mihai Rosca You mean buy or.. something else? :)

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Should I get the updated revised edition or stick with the original?

Mihai Rosca The content is pretty much the same. If you are a beginner in mindfulness, either could work. If you seek further improvement in your practice, probab…moreThe content is pretty much the same. If you are a beginner in mindfulness, either could work. If you seek further improvement in your practice, probably the revised one would provide a slightly better experience.(less)

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This book has worked for me as life can have its major and minor stresses and it keeps me focussed,any other opinions would be interesting to hear

Marva Jackson I've listened to a lot of Jon Kabat-Zinn's audio recordings. He often references this book but I've only recently started using it. I'm not disappoint…moreI've listened to a lot of Jon Kabat-Zinn's audio recordings. He often references this book but I've only recently started using it. I'm not disappointed with the result. Just the ticket for important reminders. Very useful.(less)

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forien literature about stress?

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