#60: Dysfunctional meditation, Willoughby Britton

In this episode Ari-Pekka talks with Willoughby Britton, clinical psychologist, researcher and long-time meditation practitioner, who has done pioneering work in the research of adverse effects of meditation and mindfulness. She has also established Cheetah House, a non-profit organization helping people who struggle with meditation related problems.

In the episode we discuss topics such as: What kind of risk factors can lead to adverse effects of meditation? How to tell the difference between healthy and dysfunctional meditation group? What is a snake-skin principle? What is a person-centered approach to meditation?

Tutustu myös Ari-Pekan online-kurssiin, joka tarjoaa tietoa mindfulness-harjoitusten tutkituista haittavaikutuksista, sekä niiden välttämisestä yksilöllisesti rakennettujen harjoituspolkujen avulla. Tämä on tärkeä kurssi mindfulnessin harjoittajille, ohjaajille ja terveydenhuollon ammattilaisille: https://mielenlaboratorio.thinkific.com/courses/mindfulness-survival-kit