Although certainly the roots of this therapeutic option can be anchored to the oriental wisdom of more than 2500 years old, it is no less true , that scientific studies around the world (literally) have decided to make use of what ancient paths point out, moreover, delimiting the principles of all religious baggage in order to unravel what is truly essential in relation to therapy to treat suffering . Hence, we can say that "Full Consciousness or Mindfulness" is:

… intrinsically, a state of consciousness that suggests paying attention to the experience of the present (Brown & Ryan, 2003). This state is achieved and perfected through the practice of concentration exercises, which provide a methodology through which we become less reactive to what is happening in the moment we live. It is a way of being in contact with the positive, negative or neutral experience and that provides us with a means through which the general level of suffering can be reduced, thereby increasing well-being (Germer, Siegel & Fulton, 2005) .

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Clinical application of mindfulness in the treatment of Stress

Now, how does mindfulness act in stress relief treatment?
     Stress relief is a process of reconciling. For this to happen, all the separated and isolated or negated parts must be integrated at the conscious level "Full Consciousness". Mindfulness, immersed in the various ways of incorporating it into current acceptance-based therapeutic models, relies on three fundamental goals for stress management:

First: Expand the patient's awareness of his life

     You are taught (psychoeducation) while encouraging you to observe your emotional responses with deep attention, to look closely at function of your internal experiences, to be more aware of the avoidant external and internal actions you carry out, aimed at keeping things under control, both anxiety and the thoughts related to it, and to observe in an increased light the consequences associated with such Actions.

Second: Cause a radical change in attitude to life

     The patient should evolve from a judgmental and controlling mental attitude to a sweet, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, accepting each element regardless of color, and avoiding labels such as “irrational thoughts "Or" rational thoughts.

Third: Improve the quality of life of the patient in general

     The person should emphasize cognitive flexibility and its implications in their vital present, to provoke changes that enrich their life in a generalized way.

Psychoeducation before Stress.

     Barlow and Craske suggest guiding on the following points:

to. Purpose and function of stress.

b. The different components in the stress response.

c. What stress costs.

d. The effects of maintaining experiential avoidance.

and. The difficulties of emotional regulation.

F. Definition and components of mindfulness.

g. Mechanisms of action of mindfulness.

     In the model that I present to you, cognitive restructuring is used as the basis on which incorrect beliefs about stressors are changed, and in addition, an attempt is made to modify said beliefs by observing them as temporary mental phenomena that are not judged as correct or incorrect.

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     Let us remember that as awareness and Presence are gained, one becomes more loving, more attentive and more compassionate towards our fellow man and the context in which we live. How much this world of people full of goodness to themselves and to others needs!

Bibliography:

• Barlow, D.H. and CrasKe, M.G. Mastery of your anxiety and panic. Client workbook for anxiety and panic. San Antonio, Texas: Graywind Psychological Corporation; 2000.

• Kabat-Zinn, J. Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain and illness. New York: Delta; 1990

• Germer, C.K. The Power of Mindfulness: Free yourself from self-destructive thoughts and emotions. Cap 5. Barcelona: Paidós; 2011.

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