Mindfulness from a cognitive therapy perspective: Theoretical and clinical implications
Clinical Psychology Forum February 1, 2006 DOI: 10.53841/bpscpf.2006.1.158.5 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that MBCT integrates mindfulness and cognitive therapy in a complementary way, and proposes that this integration can be applied in therapeutic settings to address mental health problems. |
Abstract
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is increasingly considered in the treatment of mental health problems. This paper describes MBCT, its core components, the complementary relationship between mindfulness and cognitive therapy, and how it might be integrated into therapy.