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The Attention
Training Institute, established in June 2000,
was the brainchild of Dr. Ernest Mastria. After
realizing his life-long ambition to uncover not
only a single cause for discomfort,
but also a single, effective method to alleviate
that discomfort, Dr. Mastria looked for a means
to offer his Attention Training technique to
others beside his private clients. Attention
Training had proven extraordinarily successful
with individuals suffering
discomfort of all kinds. Since the approach is
physical in nature, Dr. Mastria knew training
people in the procedure would not require
background or personal information. Therefore,
he decided to offer his method to the public by
means of seminars, workshops, and groups. |
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Today, with extensions in Wildwood, Jersey City,
and Manhattan, the Attention Training institute
is based in Belmar, New Jersey, one block from
the ocean.
Purpose of the Attention Training Institute
The principal intention of
the Institute is to further the theory of
Reflexive Attention Diversion (RAD) as the
single cause for discomfort, and Attention
Training as the method to alleviate discomfort and achieve greater happiness. Basic to
the theory of RAD and Attention Training is the
concept of awareness as the focal point for discomfort. If awareness of the
“here and now” is maintained, attention cannot
be converted to the negative thoughts that
triggers discomfort.
Because RAD defines
discomfort in terms of a reflex or “bad habit”
originating in the body rather than in the mind,
knowledge of personal background is not
necessary for effective intervention. Instead,
individuals concentrate their efforts on
building a “new habit” and learn to focus
awareness toward the present. This allows
Attention Training to be taught in groups,
making the procedure both cost and time
efficient. The result is a refreshing,
innovative, and highly successful approach to
addressing discomfort and its their
origin.
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