Loving-Kindness Meditation and Counseling
Journal of Mental Health Counseling July 1, 2012 DOI: 10.17744/mehc.34.3.955g218326616282 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Loving-kindness meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Kindness Feeling Psychotherapist Empathy Clinical psychology |
| Citations | 19 |
| Key points | Argues that loving-kindness meditation is suitable for counseling to help clients forge healthy connections with themselves and others. |
Abstract
Loving-kindness meditation (LKM) is a type of mindfulness-based meditation that emphasizes caring and connection with others. LKM incorporates nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, which enhances attention, presence, acceptance, and self-regulation; it also entails directing caring feelings toward oneself and then others and emphasizes both self-care and interconnectedness. Thus, LKM is suitable for helping clients forge healthy connections with themselves and others. This article examines the use and implications of LKM in counseling.