Because different emotional states are best addressed by different kinds of engagement.

Because you should only use each technique once per week.

To demonstrate mastery over all five foundational techniques.

To prevent any single art supply from running out too quickly.

They are typically of longer duration and severity.

They are more likely to be covered by news media, increasing exposure.

They affect individuals in isolation, whereas natural disasters affect communities.

 They involve a breach of trust and intentional harm, affecting self-concept more deeply.

Both methods are based on body-oriented therapy without meditation

MBSR focuses on stress and bodily symptoms, MBCT integrates cognitive therapy for depression prevention

MBSR and MBCT are used exclusively in group psychoanalytic work

MBSR was created to prevent depressive relapse, MBCT focuses on stress reduction

A method of suppressing emotions

Passive relaxation

Absence of thoughts and emotions

Awareness that arises from purposeful, non-judgmental attention to the present moment

The ability of hippocampal neurons to undergo irreversible degradation

Activation of the nervous system during chronic stress

The ability of the brain to change its neural connections in response to therapeutic interventions

Hyperactivation of the amygdala and inhibition of the prefrontal cortex

Hypoactivation of the amygdala and activation of the hippocampus

Hyperactivation of the prefrontal cortex and decreased activity of the cerebellum

Decreased prefrontal cortex activity and decreased hippocampal volume

Increased cerebellar activity

Increased hippocampal volume