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Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention During Pregnancy on Prenatal Stress and Mood
Results of a Pilot Study
Stress and negative mood during pregnancy increase risk for poor childbirth outcomes and postnatal mood problems and may interfere with mother-infant attachment and child development. However, relatively little research has focused on the efficacy of psychosocial interventions to reduce stress and negative mood during pregnancy. In this study, we developed and pilot tested an eight-week mindfulness-based intervention directed toward reducing stress and improving mood in pregnancy and early postpartum.
- Publications Scholarly Papers
- February 1, 2008
- 8 pages
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Mindful Motherhood
Practical Tools for Staying Sane During Pregnancy and Your Child's First Year
From hormones to stretch marks, labor pains to diaper changes, motherhood is an adventure like none other. The rapid changes in your body, your lifestyle, and your very identity call for a certain mental agility. Mindfulness can help you meet the challenge ...
- Publications Books
- May 1, 2009
- 200 pages
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"Neuroscience of Well-being Panel" with Cassandra Vieten, Rick Hanson, and Michael Spezio
IONS Research Director Cassandra Vieten leads a panel on the Neuroscience of Well-being with Rick Hanson and Michael Spezio for the Next Evolution of Health Summit.
- Audio Lectures
- 2010-12-12
- 01:31:43
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"Natural Mindfulness" with John Astin
John Astin, co-director of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Group, talks with host Marilyn Schlitz about bringing attention to attention.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-02-20
- 01:07:07
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Developing a Noetic Approach to Conscious Parenting in Pregnant Latina Teens
- Principal Investigator
- Marilyn Schlitz, PhD
- Co-Investigators
- Cassandra Vieten, PhD, Nola Lewis
- Key Collaborators
- Nina Wise, Rocio Hernandez
This study aimed to examine the effects of a specially developed noetic intervention designed to encourage maternal infant bonding and communication in Latina pregnant teenagers in Marin County.
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Mindful Motherhood
A Mindfulness-based Program for Pregnancy and Early Motherhood
- Principal Investigator
- Cassandra Vieten, PhD
- Co-Investigator
- John Astin
- Key Collaborator
- Jnana Gowan
- Project Staff
- Jenny Mathews
Development of a mindfulness training program for pregnant women and new moms.
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Education/Self-Study/Mindful Motherhood
This course is a research-based program that provides introductory mindfulness training for pregnant women and new mothers. It is directed toward reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing the connection between ... -
IONS at the International Symposia for Contemplative Studies
This is the third edition of Breaking News, giving you the latest updates on what's happening in Research at IONS. Recently, Cassi gave two presentations at the International Symposia for Contemplative Studies, which was hosted by the Mind and Life Institute and cosponsored by several other organizations including IONS.
- Breaking News from IONS Research
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Education/Overview
Transformative Education Welcome! We invite you to take part in IONS' transformative education programs. Develop new practices and life skills, expand your knowledge base, and focus more intently on the ... -
Meditation
IONS Meditation Resources The Impact and Effects of Meditation IONS has many ways for you to explore the study and practice of meditation. On this page you'll find some ... -
Can Love be Measured? - The Love Experiment
I´d like to gather enough support, to start a love wave, across the world. On April 12th 15:45h GMT. Date can be changed, if necessary. I´ve posted ... -
The Purpose-Guided Universe: Believing in Einstein, Darwin, and God
In the fractured debate between Darwin and God, why can't both be true?
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Cassandra Vieten, PhD
Dr. Vieten is President / CEO at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and presenter.
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About/IONS Leaders
Looking Forward, Looking Back—A Celebration of IONS' Leaders As the Institute of Noetic Sciences moves into our 40th anniversary year, the Board of Directors has named a new organizational ... -
The Guru Question: The Perils and Rewards of Choosing a Spiritual Teacher
Here in the skeptical West, the notion of a guru is more often associated with scandal and manipulation than as a direct and legitimate means of consciousness transformation. Caplan, a psychotherapist and long-time devotee, attempts to demystify the myths while also pointing out the precariousness of such a journey.