From a new study:
Nearly 250 mothers of children with autism or other disabilities were randomized into one of two programs: 1) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a more physical program that emphasizes breathing exercises, deep belly breathing, meditation, and gentle movement; or 2) Positive Adult Development (PAD), a more cognitive approach that uses exercises such as practicing gratitude....Both treatment programs resulted in significant reductions in stress, depression, anxiety, improved sleep, and life satisfaction among participants.
Read more: http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/08/31/mothers-of-autistic-kids-benefit-from-peer-led-intervention/74303.html
Nearly 250 mothers of children with autism or other disabilities were randomized into one of two programs: 1) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a more physical program that emphasizes breathing exercises, deep belly breathing, meditation, and gentle movement; or 2) Positive Adult Development (PAD), a more cognitive approach that uses exercises such as practicing gratitude....Both treatment programs resulted in significant reductions in stress, depression, anxiety, improved sleep, and life satisfaction among participants.
Read more: http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/08/31/mothers-of-autistic-kids-benefit-from-peer-led-intervention/74303.html