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Willoughby Britton is a meditation teacher and researcher who studies adverse effects of meditation and mindfulness. There is a risk of diverse mental problems,
by chienandalou 6y ago
Willoughby Britton is a meditation teacher and researcher who studies adverse effects of meditation and mindfulness. There is a risk of diverse mental problems, especially - but not only - for people with a history of trauma.
As a meditator myself I think it would be helpful if this were more well-known.
If you search for her name, you'll find more information and studies. Here's an interview and article:
https://tricycle.org/trikedaily/trauma-meditation/ https://tricycle.org/trikedaily/trauma-meditation/
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/06/the-dark-knight-of-the-souls/372766/ https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/06/the-dark-...
- sukilot 6y agoIs anything not a risk of mental problems for people with a history of trauma? Risk of mental problems is half the definition of trauma.