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Reflections from a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) group in a Recovery College setting: Working across primary and secondary care

Lisa Hulmes, Leanne Harper

Clinical Psychology Forum October 1, 2020 DOI: 10.53841/bpscpf.2020.1.334.19 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Qualitative study Peer reviewed
Intervention Mindfulness group
Topics Meditation
Key findings Argues that a flexible mindfulness group can be effectively run across primary and secondary care settings, based on facilitators' reflections.

Abstract

The article describes an innovative and flexible approach to running a mindfulness group, open to primary and secondary care services. The group was run by a clinical psychologist and a trainee clinical psychologist, reflections on the process and outcomes are provided.

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A qualitative study of mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy for depression Participants in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in a mental-health context 2001 Qualitative study n = 7
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