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.