Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy

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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a method of psychotherapy which blends features of cognitive therapy with mindfulness techniques. MBCT involves accepting thoughts and feelings without judgement rather than trying to push them out of consciousness, with a goal of correcting cognitive distortions. MBCT's main technique is based on mindfulness-based stress reduction, which was adapted for use with major depressive disorder. Relaxation and happiness are not the aims of MBCT, but rather a "freedom from the tendency to get drawn into automatic reactions to thoughts, feelings, and events".1 MBCT programs usually consist of eight-weekly two hour classes with weekly assignments to be done outside of session. The aim of the program is to enhance awareness so clients are able to respond to things instead of react to them.2

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Benefits

MBCT prioritizes learning how to pay attention or concentrate with purpose, in each moment and most importantly, without judgment.3 Through mindfulness, clients can recognize that holding onto some of these feelings is ineffective and mentally destructive. Mindfulness is also thought by Fulton et al. to be useful for the therapists as well during therapy sessions.4

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References

  1. ^ Segal, Z., Teasdale, J., Williams, M. (2002). Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression. New York: Guilford Press.
  2. ^ Segal, et al. 2002, p. 122
  3. ^ Fulton, P., Germer, C., Siegel, R. (2005). Mindfulness and Psychotherapy. New York: Guilford Press.
  4. ^ Fulton, Germer, Siegel, 2005, p.18

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