J. Kabat-Zinn’s scientific contributions

... Committed action/programme summary -Engaging in committed action: strategies to overcome expected obstacles (the gardening metaphor; identification of probable future obstacles and how to overcome them) -Summary of the intervention: how the promoted psychological processes are connected interact with each other Note: All sessions, from session 2, start with a mindfulness/self-compassion exercise on the observing self, as conceptualised by ACT, was removed [33]. Therefore, the optimised Mind programme (Table 1) comprises the following core themes: (a) acceptance of internal experiences, willingness, values and committed action [34]; (b) mindfulness practice [35]; (c) compassion-based practices [e.g. Mindful Self-Compassion [33], Compassion-Focused Therapy [23] and Loving Kindness meditation [36]; and (d) gratitude (towards one's body) [36]. ...

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Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an ACT and compassion-based intervention for women with breast cancer: study protocol of two randomised controlled trials {1}