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Jon Kabat-Zinn

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990

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Essay Topics

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Kabat-Zinn argues that modern life tends to discourage being present and developing awareness. Summarize his argument and his solution to this problem.

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The author provides scientific studies which demonstrate a relationship between mindfulness and improved health outcomes. Which study was the most persuasive to you? Why? Explain with references to the text.

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Kabat-Zinn advocates for a holistic approach to medicine in which doctors acknowledge the mind-body relationship. How does he support his argument about the impact of one’s psychology on one’s physical health? Explain in detail.

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