Table 2.

Brief Descriptions of Mind–Body Interventions

Intervention	Description
Mindfulness	Being aware of the present moment and present thoughts in a nonjudgmental way. Often taught by a trained instructor in sessions for several weeks in conjunction with home practice.
Mindful parenting	Parents learn meditation and mindfulness skills that they can exercise when interacting with children.
Yoga	A movement-based therapy that incorporates physical poses and attention to breath. Taught by a trained instructor.
Nei Yang Gong	A movement-based therapy that uses a sequence of slow movements, mental exercises, and breathing exercises. Similar to qigong or t'ai chi, it also incorporates the Chinese theory of qi.
Acceptance Commitment Therapy	A type of cognitive–behavioral therapy that includes mindfulness aspects. It emphasizes a nonjudgmental stance when monitoring thoughts. The commitment component is an active process on identifying life values and promoting behaviors that work toward them.