The practice of mindfulness based behaviour therapy in Sri Lanka
P De Zoysa
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry December 15, 2010 DOI: 10.4038/sljpsyc.v1i2.2579 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient with mixed anxiety-depressive disorder in Sri Lanka |
| Intervention | Buddhist mindfulness practice |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The combined use of Buddhist mindfulness practice and behaviour therapy yielded a favourable outcome in the reported case of mixed anxiety-depressive disorder, suggesting this culturally rooted approach is useful in Sri Lanka. |
Abstract
The Buddhist practice of cultivating mindfulness has been increasingly influencing psychotherapeutic work. However, in Sri Lanka, the documentation on the use of such practice in psychotherapy is scarce. This paper aims to discuss the influence of Buddhist mindfulness practice on psychotherapy; present a case of mixed anxiety-depressive disorder where mindfulness practice and behaviour therapy were used in its treatment and discuss issues that need to be considered in the use of mindfulness practice in psychotherapy. The combined use of Buddhist mindfulness practice and behaviour therapy yielded a favourable outcome in the case reported. In Sri Lanka, a culturally rooted method such as mindfulness practice, in combination with behaviour therapy, is useful in the treatment of mixed anxietydepressive disorder. The use of mindfulness practice in psychotherapy should be undertaken by those trained in psychological assessments and by those who have their personal mindfulness practice. Future studies on the use of mindfulness practice in other psychological disorders would be useful.DOI:10.4038/sljpsyc.v1i2.2579 SL J Psychiatry 2010; 1 (2):67-69
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