According to Garland (2013), there is skepticism about mindfulness as an effective intervention. Often,
because of its philosophical roots in Buddhism, practitioners and scholars equate mindfulness with “New
Age” beliefs. As a result, some may wonder how effective mindfulness interventions are.
(1) What did you notice?
(2) What were you thinking while you were listening? (3) What were you feeling while you were listening?
(4) How was your body reacting while listening? (5) How did you feel after you practiced mindfulness?
In this Discussion, you will experience an example of mindfulness and also determine whether mindfulness
has scientific support.
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