Contemplative Psychotherapy: Mindfulness Technique

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ABSTRACT

Science has done much advancement in the field of research and development. Every day is a new day that brings innovative and creative cures to the serious and severe ailments. The concept of completive psychotherapy is one of the achievements of the researchers and scientists that have successfully provided the cure for anxiety. The mindfulness is the solution that has drastically reduced the depression and likely diseases. The research paper will cover the basic information about contemplative psychotherapy and it principles; the theory of mindfulness, its usefulness along with the critique about strengths and limitations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACTii

Introduction1

Discussions1

Contemplative Psychotherapy1

Mindfulness1

Theoretical Foundation2

Indication2

Mindfulness and Extinction Learning3

Mindfulness-based therapy by Jon Kabat-Zinn3

Mindfulness as a Conditioned Inhibitor5

Delivering Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy6

Clinician Training6

Combined with pharmacotherapy6

Therapeutic Interventions7

Usefulness of Mindfulness8

Strengths and Limitations9

Contradictions10

Cures and Treatments11

Future Directions14

References16

Contemplative Psychotherapy: Mindfulness Technique

Introduction

In the era of 21st century, the science and research has done much advancement. There are many miraculous achievements and discoveries have been made that were beyond the imaginations of the human brain. The scientists have invented cures for many diseases. Contemplative psychotherapy is the one of the successes that is added to it. The paper will discuss about the contemplative psychotherapy and the principles that how it started off. The mindfulness is the treatment that relaxes the victims of depression and anxiety etc. The research paper covers the aspects of mindfulness, its usefulness and the strengths and weaknesses.

Discussions

Contemplative Psychotherapy

Contemplative psychotherapy is the form of therapy that is used to treat the problems of depression, fatigue and anxiety etc. It was developed by Tringpa Rinpoche. It basically offers the relaxation that is worldly and is based on the logical tools to free the victims from unnecessary struggles. Contemplative Psychotherapy is a union of Eastern Buddhist techniques and modern Western practices of psychotherapy.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is a group program that is used to delay or prevent recurrence of major depression (Segal, Kennedy. et al. 2006). The treatment combines the clinical application of mindfulness meditation with elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and was first developed in 2000. (Beck, Rush.et.al. 1979; Williams, Teasdale.et.al.2007; Segal, Kennedy. et al. 2006)

Theoretical Foundation

Mindfulness is purposeful, nonjudgmental attention to the present moment, which is developed through meditation and other practices (Williams, Teasdale.et.al.2007). CBT is based upon the theory that maladaptive thoughts and behaviors lead to psychopathology; the clinician addresses these dysfunctional cognitions and the patient tries to change the resulting problematic behaviors.

There are similarities between mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and CBT. Both treatments teach patients to identify triggers and symptoms of relapse, and to develop a behavior plan for avoiding relapse. Other similarities include directing patients to observe their thoughts and to rate activities for the pleasure and sense of mastery they provide.

Both treatments also address dysfunctional, ruminative, and depressogenic thoughts (e.g., “I'm so weak” or “I've let others down”) that are induced by distressing events (Segal, Grigoriadis, et al.2009). During an acute episode of major depression, the patient experiences dysphoria and dysfunctional thoughts, along with other symptoms. Some studies suggest ...