Research themes
Attention to bodily
symptoms
Self-regulation of bodily symptoms
Self-management of illness
and health-related behavior
Interpersonal dynamics of pain and chronic illness
Self-regulation of bodily symptoms
We investigate when and how the saliency of bodily sensations can be diminished by top-down settings.Research focuses mainly upon directing attention away from bodily sensations (distraction), and upon an accepting attitude towards the sensations (acceptance, willingness, mindfulness).