Enhancing Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Through the Practice of Mindfulness: A Case Analysis
Nancy L. Beckerman, Michele Sarracco
International Journal of Systemic Therapy March 9, 2011 DOI: 10.1080/08975353.2011.551082 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 23 |
| Key findings | Argues that mindfulness practice can complement emotionally focused therapy (EFT) in treating marital distress, supported by empirical evidence and illustrated through a case analysis. |
Abstract
Though at first glance, mindfulness may not seem to be in concert with emotionally focused couple therapy, there are ways to intervene with each approach that enhances the treatment. Recent empirical evidence suggests that mindfulness practice can in fact complement emotionally focused therapy (EFT) in several areas of marital distress. This article reviews the empirical research on mindfulness and EFT and provides a case analysis that illustrates the use of mindfulness practice within the context of emotionally focused couple therapy.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
Citations in the library
Cites 10
- Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice 2004
- Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects Psychological Inquiry October 19, 2007
- Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 2000
- Meditation experience is associated with increased cortical thickness Neuroreport November 7, 2005
- Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition Choice Reviews Online July 1, 2005
and 5 more in the library