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MINDFULNESS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cooldown
1, record 1, English, cooldown
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cool down 2, record 1, English, cool%20down
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cooldown is designed to promote recovery and return the body to a pre-exercise or pre-workout level. This can be accomplished in a variety of different ways. You can walk or jog, stretch, or even engage in mindfulness to help your body relax and recover. Whether physical or mental activities—or a combination of both—a cooldown helps you recover mentally and physically after physical activity or exercise. 3, record 1, English, - cooldown
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cool-down
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- retour au calme
1, record 1, French, retour%20au%20calme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protocole mis en place à la fin d'un entraînement ou d'une épreuve, qui permet au sportif d'amorcer le rétablissement de ses capacités physiologiques et psychiques. 2, record 1, French, - retour%20au%20calme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un bon retour au calme peut prendre plusieurs formes : mouvements spécifiques au sport pratiqué [...] ou étirements. Il peut aussi suffire de marcher ou de pédaler pour faire redescendre le pouls et calmer le corps. 3, record 1, French, - retour%20au%20calme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
retour au calme : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 12 juin 2018. 4, record 1, French, - retour%20au%20calme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental health and hygiene
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- talk therapy
1, record 2, English, talk%20therapy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... somatic therapy combines mindfulness, talk therapy, and what can be considered alternative forms of physical therapy. 1, record 2, English, - talk%20therapy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- thérapie par la conversation
1, record 2, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20par%20la%20conversation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce à la thérapie par la conversation, vous et le professionnel de la santé mentale cherchez activement, ensemble, à : a) explorer un problème (p. ex., un souci, une difficulté, une épreuve, une inquiétude ou un dilemme) dans votre vie; b) comprendre le problème; et c) mettre en œuvre des mesures (appliquer des stratégies qui vous aideront à résoudre le problème ou à mieux composer avec [le problème]). Pendant ce processus thérapeutique, de nombreux clients parviennent à mieux comprendre leurs propres pensées, comportements ou émotions. Ceci peut se traduire par l'épanouissement et l'amélioration de la qualité de vie. 1, record 2, French, - th%C3%A9rapie%20par%20la%20conversation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Mental health and hygiene
- Clinical Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mindfulness
1, record 3, English, mindfulness
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mindful awareness 2, record 3, English, mindful%20awareness
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mindfulness is the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, with compassion, and open-hearted curiosity. Through cultivating mindful awareness, we discover how to live in the present moment rather than brooding about the past or worrying about the future. 3, record 3, English, - mindfulness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Psychologie clinique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pleine conscience
1, record 3, French, pleine%20conscience
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] pleine conscience consiste à ramener son attention sur l'instant présent et à examiner les sensations qui se présentent à l'esprit, comment elles apparaissent, comment elles durent quelque temps, et comment elles disparaissent. 2, record 3, French, - pleine%20conscience
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Celui qui a suggéré comme traduction française le terme «pleine conscience» est Jon Kabat-Zinn, professeur émérite de l'Université médicale du Massachusetts, qui a grandement contribué à populariser cette pratique en Occident en l'intégrant à sa thérapie de réduction du stress («mindfulness-based stress reduction», ou «MBSR»). 3, record 3, French, - pleine%20conscience
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología (Generalidades)
- Higiene y salud mental
- Psicología clínica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- conciencia plena
1, record 3, Spanish, conciencia%20plena
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- atención plena 1, record 3, Spanish, atenci%C3%B3n%20plena
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estado mental que se consigue concentrándose en la consciencia de uno mismo en el presente, reconociéndonos calmadamente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - conciencia%20plena
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conciencia plena; atención plena: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda los términos "conciencia plena" o "atención plena" como alternativas al anglicismo "mindfulness". 1, record 3, Spanish, - conciencia%20plena
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
- Oriental Religions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Eightfold Path
1, record 4, English, Eightfold%20Path
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- eightfold path 1, record 4, English, eightfold%20path
correct
- middle path 1, record 4, English, middle%20path
correct
- Eightfold Way 2, record 4, English, Eightfold%20Way
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the doctrine taught by Gautama Buddha in his first sermon at the deer park near Benares(...) consists of :(1) right understanding(...)(2) right thought(...)(3) right speech(...)(4) right action(...)(5) right livelihood(...)(6) right effort(...)(7) right mindfulness(...) and(8) right concentration(...) 1, record 4, English, - Eightfold%20Path
Record 4, Key term(s)
- noble eightfold way
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
- Religions orientales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Voie aux huit membres
1, record 4, French, Voie%20aux%20huit%20membres
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est très difficile de déceler ce qui, dans les milliers de sermons (...) attribués par la tradition au Bouddha, lui appartient vraiment (...) La "Voie de la Délivrance" est la "Sainte Voie aux huit membres": opinion correcte, intention correcte, parole correcte, activité corporelle correcte, moyens d'existence corrects, effort correct, attention correcte et concentration mentale correcte. 1, record 4, French, - Voie%20aux%20huit%20membres
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Sainte Voie aux huit membres
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mindfulness meditation
1, record 5, English, mindfulness%20meditation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The complete attention to the present experience on a moment-to-moment basis ... and embracing an attitude of acceptance. 2, record 5, English, - mindfulness%20meditation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Participating in an 8-week mindfulness meditation program appears to make measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, sense of self, empathy and stress. 3, record 5, English, - mindfulness%20meditation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- méditation de la pleine conscience
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9ditation%20de%20la%20pleine%20conscience
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- méditation de pleine conscience 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9ditation%20de%20pleine%20conscience
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conscience attentive d’instant en instant du simple moment présent, dans une attitude d’acceptation et sans jugement. 3, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9ditation%20de%20la%20pleine%20conscience
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méditation de la pleine conscience est une manière de mobiliser ses propres ressources internes, déjà présentes mais pas réellement exploitées, pour grandir, se soigner et se réaliser complètement. 4, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9ditation%20de%20la%20pleine%20conscience
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-12-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- acceptance and commitment therapy
1, record 6, English, acceptance%20and%20commitment%20therapy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ACT 2, record 6, English, ACT
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT) is a unique empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, together with commitment and behavior change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility. 2, record 6, English, - acceptance%20and%20commitment%20therapy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- thérapie d'acceptation et d'engagement
1, record 6, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20d%27acceptation%20et%20d%27engagement
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La thérapie d'acceptation et d'engagement (de l'anglais Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT) est une thérapie issue de la philosophie contextualiste et de la théorie des cadres relationnels. Elle considère que la plupart des problèmes rencontrés par un individu est liée à (1) l’évitement expérientiel (2) un usage excessif des règles au détriment des contingences environnementales pour guider le comportement et (3) un manque de clarté concernant les valeurs personnelles fondamentales ainsi qu’un déficit de l’habileté à s’engager dans leur direction. 2, record 6, French, - th%C3%A9rapie%20d%27acceptation%20et%20d%27engagement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-12-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
1, record 7, English, mindfulness%2Dbased%20cognitive%20therapy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MBCT 2, record 7, English, MBCT
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy(MBCT) is designed to help people who suffer repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness. It combines the ideas of cognitive therapy with meditative practices and attitudes based on the cultivation of mindfulness. The heart of this work lies in becoming acquainted with the modes of mind that often characterize mood disorders while simultaneously learning to develop a new relationship to them. 2, record 7, English, - mindfulness%2Dbased%20cognitive%20therapy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- thérapie cognitive basée sur la pleine conscience
1, record 7, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20cognitive%20bas%C3%A9e%20sur%20la%20pleine%20conscience
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- thérapie cognitive fondée sur la pleine conscience 2, record 7, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20cognitive%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20la%20pleine%20conscience
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), en français «thérapie cognitive basée sur la pleine conscience», est une approche de groupe [...] qui est destinée à prévenir les rechutes dépressives chez les patients en rémission d'une dépression unipolaire récurrente [...] 3, record 7, French, - th%C3%A9rapie%20cognitive%20bas%C3%A9e%20sur%20la%20pleine%20conscience
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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