psykologi

Kan man virkelig bli mer empatisk overfor andre mennesker bare ved å lukke øynene og gjenta en lyd i tankene?

Empati oppstår ofte spontant. Vi tenker derfor gjerne at det er et enkelt fenomen. Men det er forbausende komplekst.

«Hvordan kan du gjøre noe sånt! Har du ingen anelse om hvordan det er for meg? Eller kanskje du ikke en gang bryr deg – du gidder simpelthen ikke å kjenne etter hvordan dette oppleves for meg. Du forstår meg ikke!»

From laboratory experiments to everyday stress

By Svend Davanger, Professor; Erik Ekker Solberg, Medical Doctor and Vilde Haakensen, Oncologist and Cancer Researcher

Why do people meditate? Stress management and relaxation, health issues, personal development, or spiritual curiosity are all frequently reported reasons. Some practice meditation occasionally, but those who continue to meditate throughout life have experienced that meditation contributes with something valuable. Not all these experiences are reported in medical studies. Nevertheless, it is interesting to look closer at recent scientific research on the effects of meditation on bodily and mental health. Three presentations will be given in this webinar:

• An overview of medical research on Acem-meditation
• Stress and meditation among youth and students
• Meditation effects on anxiety and depression