Mindfulness in psychotherapy: an introduction
Advances in Psychiatric Treatment March 1, 2007 DOI: 10.1192/apt.bp.106.002923 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 47 |
| Key points | Argues that mindfulness is variably understood, taught, and applied across psychotherapies, making its potential too early to fully assess. Proposes that attention and awareness in therapy cut across traditional divisions and identifies areas for further investigation. |
Abstract
‘Mindfulness' has become a popular topic among psychological therapists. This introductory article explains what mindfulness is and how it can be developed, before exploring how it has been incorporated within psychoanalytic and cognitive–behavioural psychotherapies. These reflect general as well as specific presumed therapeutic actions. At present, variations in the way mindfulness is understood, taught and applied mean that it is too early to fully assess its potential. They demonstrate how the use of attention and awareness in therapy cuts across traditional divisions and where mindfulness in therapy is most in need of further investigation.
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. | 2004 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mechanisms of mindfulness | 2005 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| How Does Mindfulness Meditation Work? Proposing Mechanisms of Action From a Conceptual and Neural Perspective | 2011 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression | 2006 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness | 2012 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
Citations in the library
Cited by 9
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- Therapeutic applications of mindfulness in paediatric settings BJPsych Advances 2016
- Pengaruh Pelatihan Mindfulness Terhadap Penurunan Stres Dalam Pembelajaran Daring/Online Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Pada Siswa Kelas XI SMAN 1 Polewali PESHUM Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial dan Humaniora June 1, 2023
- A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Exploration of Psychotherapists’ Practice of Mindful Acceptance uO Research 2014
and 4 more in the library
Cites 9
- The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 2003
- Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice 2004
- Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Psychosomatic Medicine July 1, 2003
- Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 2000
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression August 21, 2006
and 4 more in the library