Nonduality-Based Stress Reduction (NDSR): A Theoretical Framework and Clinical Rationale for a Novel Contemplative Intervention
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| contents | <p>Non-dual contemplative frameworks, though historically rooted in Asian philosophical traditions, can be articulated in empirically coherent terms that align with contemporary models of cognition, emotion, and self-processing. This paper introduces Nonduality-Based Stress Reduction (NDSR), an 8-week contemplative intervention designed to reduce stress by transforming the underlying structure of the self-model rather than merely modifying thoughts or regulating attention. Drawing on internal program materials—including misidentification analysis, seer-seen differentiation, interbeing concepts, somatic grounding, and awareness-centered inquiry—NDSR synthesizes ancient contemplative insight with modern psychological science. Theoretical analysis suggests that NDSR may effectively target cognitive fusion, DMN overactivation, trauma-related hypervigilance, relational stress, and existential distress. The program’s structure parallels the clinical rigor of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), while advancing a distinct mechanism of change: dismantling the illusion of an isolated, threatened self. NDSR is proposed as a viable and potentially powerful contemplative intervention warranting empirical evaluation.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Nonduality-Based Stress Reduction (NDSR): A Theoretical Framework and Clinical Rationale for a Novel Contemplative Intervention Perlman, Zachary <p>Non-dual contemplative frameworks, though historically rooted in Asian philosophical traditions, can be articulated in empirically coherent terms that align with contemporary models of cognition, emotion, and self-processing. This paper introduces Nonduality-Based Stress Reduction (NDSR), an 8-week contemplative intervention designed to reduce stress by transforming the underlying structure of the self-model rather than merely modifying thoughts or regulating attention. Drawing on internal program materials—including misidentification analysis, seer-seen differentiation, interbeing concepts, somatic grounding, and awareness-centered inquiry—NDSR synthesizes ancient contemplative insight with modern psychological science. Theoretical analysis suggests that NDSR may effectively target cognitive fusion, DMN overactivation, trauma-related hypervigilance, relational stress, and existential distress. The program’s structure parallels the clinical rigor of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), while advancing a distinct mechanism of change: dismantling the illusion of an isolated, threatened self. NDSR is proposed as a viable and potentially powerful contemplative intervention warranting empirical evaluation.</p> |
| title | Nonduality-Based Stress Reduction (NDSR): A Theoretical Framework and Clinical Rationale for a Novel Contemplative Intervention |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17854685 |