In this episode our ACT expert, Dr. Sonja Batten, explains the role of mindfulness from an ACT perspective. Mindfulness is a core ACT component, and is understood as purposeful, nonjudgmental observation of whatever is occurring in the present. This episode also explores how mindfulness can be distinguished from similar practices such as meditation, and why it is located on the opposite pole from being on autopilot or disconnected from the here and now. Faculty: Sonja V. Batten, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.

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