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What Does Meditation Have to Do with Driving Anxiety?
As therapists, we have always known that meditation is very helpful in managing anxiety. But until recently, it just seemed to be that magic ingredient embedded in the treatment plan that proved miraculous in its benefits. Meditation has gained popularity in recent years, likely due to its undeniable benefits, but it is nothing new. Meditation has been widely practiced in yoga, mindfulness training and spirituality for thousands of years. Dating back to 5,000 BC, archeologists believe that meditation was used for religious purposes in ancient Egypt and China (Puff, 2013).
As the practice of meditation progressed, itā€™s benefits began to adopt a focus on mindfulness and stress reduction. The neurological impacts of meditation are largely correlated with anxiety management; thus the use of meditation in the treatment of anxiety, depression and related mood disorders. Researchers have found that psychological interventions utilizing meditation optimized the brainā€™s ability to react appro...
