Mindfulness therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) has become a popular form of intervention. However, the existing reviews report inconsistent findings. MBT is an effective treatment for a variety of psychological problems, and is especially effective for reducing anxiety, depression, and stress.
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Key elements of mindfulness techniques
There are countless mindfulness strategies that can be designed to fit the unique needs of a given patient or practitioner. We can cultivate mindfulness by sitting quietly, washing the dishes, doing psychotherapy; just about any activity can be done mindfully.
The MBSR program, for example, cultivates mindfulness while lying down, sitting, doing yoga exercises, walking, standing, and eating. What do mindfulness exercises have in common? They cultivate the three key interdependent elements of mindfulness: (1) awareness, (2) of present experience, (3) with acceptance.
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