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presented by Carolyn McManus, PT, MPT, MA
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Carolyn McManus, PT, MPT, MA
Carolyn McManus is a highly skilled clinician, researcher, and professional trainer and is a national leader in the integration of mindfulness into healthcare. She is the past president of the APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Pain Special Interest Group. She holds master's degrees in physical therapy and in psychology. Since 1985, she has integrated…
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1. Kindness Meditation
This chapter introduces the topics of kindness and loving-kindness meditation. Three styles of kindness meditation are described, and kindness phrases are introduced. Research on the role of loving-kindness meditation on positive emotions and vagal tone, provider empathy, and communication is discussed.
2. Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation
This chapter provides a loving-kindness meditation experiential exercise. Kindness meditation phrases are highlighted as instructions are given to extend kindness to a benefactor, the self, and a loved one.
3. Compassion and Self-Compassion
This chapter introduces the topics of compassion and self-compassion. Three styles of compassion meditation are described, and compassion phrases are introduced. Compassion and self-compassion research is reviewed.
4. Guided Compassion Meditation
This chapter provides an experiential exercise in benefactor-inspired compassion meditation. Resources for additional information on the topics of kindness and compassion are highlighted.
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