The Essence and Mechanisms of Mindfulness in Therapeutic Context

Based on classic Buddhist practices that do not assume pathology, mindfulness facilitates a shift in clients' relationship with suffering that mediates beneficial change. Neurological studies have demonstrated that this shift is both psychological and structural. In the 30 years since mindfulne...

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Published inCanadian journal of counselling and psychotherapy Vol. 47; no. 3; pp. 342 - 360
Main Author Charters, Wendy L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 2013
Subjects
Behavior Change
Buddhism
Cognitive Processes
Cognitive Restructuring
Counseling Techniques
Counselor Training
Depression (Psychology)
Intervention
Metacognition
Neurosciences
Relaxation Training
Research Needs
Stress Management
Trauma
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Summary:Based on classic Buddhist practices that do not assume pathology, mindfulness facilitates a shift in clients' relationship with suffering that mediates beneficial change. Neurological studies have demonstrated that this shift is both psychological and structural. In the 30 years since mindfulness first entered the lexicon of modern psychology, mindfulness-based interventions have emerged that depart from its historical, experiential roots. Such differences have led to uncertainty and confusion about the efficacy and essence of mindfulness, and its conceptualization. Unresolved, this confusion has implications for professional training, research, and therapeutic practice.
ISSN:1923-6182
1923-6182