Rossella Mattea Quinto

Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, 00163 Rome, Italy.

2 papers in the library · 10 citations · publishing 2025

Papers

Effects of a Body-Based Mindfulness Program on Alexithymia, Dispositional Mindfulness, and Distress Symptoms: A Pilot Clinical Trial.

Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) January 8, 2025 Rossella Mattea Quinto, Francesca Russo, Francesca Scafuto et al. 10 citations

A body-based mindfulness program reduced distress symptoms (anxiety, depression, and somatic symptoms) and alexithymia, and improved dispositional mindfulness (observing, acting with awareness, and non-reacting) among healthy adults. Seventy-three participants (mean age 40.1) were assigned to either the program or a waiting-list control group. Measures taken at baseline and one-week post-test showed improvements even when controlling for baseline scores. The program may help integrate bodily expressions, thoughts, and emotions.

DOI: 10.3390/bs15010055 Full text Alexithymia Body-based mindfulness program Dispositional mindfulness Distress symptoms +2

Do Contemplative Practices Promote Trauma Recovery? A Narrative Review from 2018 to 2023.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) November 7, 2025 Francesca Scafuto, Rossella Mattea Quinto, Graziella Orrù et al.

A narrative review of 42 studies found that contemplative practices—including mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, qigong, and meditation—can reduce trauma-related symptoms such as reactivity, intrusion, hyperarousal, and negative cognitions and mood in both adults and youths. Mindfulness was the most studied approach. Evidence on avoidance symptoms and physiological measures was mixed. The authors suggest combining contemplative practices with trauma-focused psychotherapy to improve emotional expression, awareness of fear and shame, and metacognitive processes, thereby supporting healing of the self and restoring trust.

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13222825 Full text Mindfulness Contemplative practices Narrative review Trauma recovery +2