Nature, Mind, and Medicine: A Model for Mind–Body Healing

Kaufman, Jason

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2018.01.001

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“…In broad outline, the present findings are consistent with our hypothesis that nature exposure promotes opportunities for rumination without effortful attention (i.e., ''cognitive quiet''; Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989) that foster self-compassion. As proposed by Kaufman (2015Kaufman ( , 2018, nature environments likely reduce engagement in simultaneous cognitive experiences, which helps promote an allocentric mind-set conducive to greater self-compassion. Importantly, while earlier research has supported a link between nature exposure and trait mindfulness (Stewart & Haaga, 2018), our research extends this to show that the effects of nature exposure are consistently positive across all three self-compassion facets that were included here.…”

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“…According to Kaplan and Kaplan's (1989) seminal theorizing, nature exposure promotes opportunities for ''cognitive quiet,'' that is, rumination that does not require effortful attention. In this view, the gentle stimuli, high biodiversity, and tranquility of natural environments reduce engagement in simultaneous cognitive experiences, which promotes thoughtful deliberation (i.e., deliberation-without-attention; Kaufman, 2015Kaufman, , 2018Korpela & Staats, 2014;Pretty, Rogerson, & Barton, 2017). Furthermore, by decreasing the cognitive processing load on directed attention while simultaneously fostering a stress-reduction or relaxation response, natural environments may provide a ''perceptual respite in which the conscious mind .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This nature-induced cognitive quiet may then provide the space and cognitive tools for individuals to develop a mind-set that facilitates greater self-compassion (Kaufman, 2015(Kaufman, , 2018van Gordon, Shonin, & Richardson, 2018). For example, attaining cognitive quiet involves eliminating cognitive clutter, which permits recovery of directed attention and affective faculties that cognitive functions require, and in turn allows greater opportunities for self-kindness, mindfulness, and allocentrism (i.e., where individuals center their attention and actions on others rather than themselves).…”

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The Nature of Positive Body Image: Examining Associations Between Nature Exposure, Self-Compassion, Functionality Appreciation, and Body Appreciation

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Previous studies have shown that exposure to natural environments is associated with positive body image, but mechanistic pathways are not fully understood. Here, we tested one possible pathway, namely with self-compassion as a mediator of the effects of nature exposure on positive body image. A British sample of 225 women and 229 men completed measures of positive body image (body appreciation, functionality appreciation), nature exposure, and three facets of selfcompassion (Self-Kindness, Common Humanity, Mindfulness). Path analysis indicated that there were significant direct paths from nature exposure to both body appreciation and functionality appreciation, with the latter also additionally mediating the effects of nature exposure on body appreciation. In addition, two facets of selfcompassion (Self-Kindness and Common Humanity, but not Mindfulness) mediated the relationships between nature exposure and body appreciation and functionality appreciation, respectively. These findings lend support to calls for everyone to have easy access to natural environments.

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“…While we cannot control external stressors around us, we can control our reaction to them and learn methods to help restore our inner balance and peace. The human mind-body possesses an innate ability to heal (Kaufman, 2018). It is this ability that we should use to be able to take back control of our own minds, health and general wellbeing.…”

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The body healing phenomenon: learning, teaching and living through a pandemic

Gibson

Bale

2021

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The COVID-19 lockdown restrictions will likely have had an impact on your daily rituals and routines. Reduced opportunities for much needed collaboration and socialisation may have left you feeling lethargic or overwhelmed (Lavie et al., 2021); it is widely recognised that the issues the pandemic has brought will heighten emotional distress as well as increase risk for psychiatric illness (Pfefferbaum and North, 2020). Whether you are an educator, student, or both, there will have been effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on your practice and performance. In this opinion piece, the phenomenon of body healing is discussed, prompting consideration of this ability to help take back control of our own minds, health and general wellbeing.

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“…Since dementia affects 6 % of all people aged 65 and older, the expected growth rate of the older population will also increase the burden of the disease [2,3]. According to the research, adopting more holistic medical approaches that offer therapeutic benefits through a range of interventionsparticularly those that integrate nature-it might be helpful for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or dementia to improve their healthcare experience [4]. It is subsequently highly essential to develop age-friendly environments that are open, equitable, inclusive, safe, and welcoming, while still maintaining synergy with the natural environment [5].…”

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Standards for achieving a comfortable design for the Alzheimer's patients pathways

Alshawaf

Krasnobaev

2021

E3S Web Conf.

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The elderly is an essential part of society because of their interaction with their surrounding environment and their personal experiences. They were categorized into several levels based on the physiological and psychological needs. Alzheimer's patients constitute a good percentage within society, but there is no accurate data. In cases where the patient suffers from a progressive lack of spatial awareness, studies have developed several criteria to study semi-open spaces intended for the elderly. However, it did not set design standards. Consequently, this paper examines the design standards and requirements for Alzheimer's patients. It is a virtual practical study that simulates optimal standards.

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Nature, Mind, and Medicine: A Model for Mind–Body Healing

Cited by 13 publications

References 139 publications

The Nature of Positive Body Image: Examining Associations Between Nature Exposure, Self-Compassion, Functionality Appreciation, and Body Appreciation

The Nature of Positive Body Image: Examining Associations Between Nature Exposure, Self-Compassion, Functionality Appreciation, and Body Appreciation

The body healing phenomenon: learning, teaching and living through a pandemic

Standards for achieving a comfortable design for the Alzheimer's patients pathways

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