Studies reported that acts of kindness could lower the effects of stress and increase life satisfaction, happiness, and social connection.

The Effect of Kindness on Well-Being

Research showed that acts of kindness reduced the inflammatory potential of immune cells. Also, acts of kindness can produce oxytocin, and therefore kindness can be said to be cardioprotective.

The Effect of Kindness on Physical Health

Evidence suggests that doing kind things for others can influence both well-being and physical health.

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- Expressing kindness
- Gratitude
- Humility
- Awe
- Mindfulness
- Optimism
- Telemedicine / Telehealth 

Interventions Used in Positive Psychology

Haydon, M. D., Walsh, L. C., Fritz, M. M., Rahal, D., Lyubomirsky, S., & Bower, J. E. (2022). Kindness interventions for early-stage breast cancer survivors: An online, pilot randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 1-12.

Kindness interventions for early-stage breast cancer survivors: An online, pilot randomized controlled trial.

Curry, O. S., Rowland, L. A., Van Lissa, C. J., Zlotowitz, S., McAlaney, J., & Whitehouse, H. (2018). Happy to help? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of performing acts of kindness on the well-being of the actor. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 76, 320-329.

 Happy to help? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of performing acts of kindness on the well-being of the actor.

While the term originates in Buddhism, the concept of mindfulness has grown to describe a general state of consciousness in which a person is more aware and accepting of their physical senses and thoughts in the present moment. Practicing mindfulness is believed to help alleviate mental suffering.

Mindfulness

Telehealth or Telemedicine are broad terms that define the delivery of healthcare or medical care via electronic methods such as through mobile devices or with the help of Information and Communication technology.

Telehealth / Telemedicine as Interventions in Psychology 

A technique used to increase one's self-confidence. Can involve having a person consider their greatest achievements and giving them positive feedback about their cognitive abilities. 

Reinforced Self-Affirmation (RSA)

The Effect of Kindness

A client reports feeling consistently overwhelmed by daily stressors and has fallen into a habit of focusing only on what goes wrong each day, leading to a pessimistic outlook. They are seeking a simple, self-directed strategy to help shift their cognitive focus. Which of the following strategies would most directly target the client's specific pattern of negative focus?

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