The Integration of Mindfulness-Based Biofeedback and Compassion in the Healthcare Setting

Compassion has emerged as a major factor in the therapeutic benefit of mindfulness-based techniques, which have been integrated into mainstream healthcare. Combining compassion practices with biofeedback can maximize the advantageous psychological and physical changes that are seen with both. This article will provide a framework for augmenting biofeedback treatment with compassion-based techniques and discuss treatment considerations.