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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for the Prevention of
Relapse Depression (MBCT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an
innovative proven program designed to prevent relapse into
clinical depression. Based on the research of Drs. Zindel
Segal, Mark Williams, and John Teasdale and documented in
their book Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for
Depression, the program combines tools of cognitive
therapy with the practice and clinical application of
mindfulness meditation.
As clients who suffer from depression and anxiety improve
and no longer need ongoing therapy, there is still a need
for specific psycho-educational tools for understanding the
cause of relapse and for the maintenance of good mental
health.
The focus of this program is the utilization of mindful
(relaxed and focused) attention as an alternative to a
ruminative and worrying thought process. Research
clearly indicates that worrying, looping and over-thinking
amplify and aggravate the hallmarks for depression: feeling
of worthlessness, guilt, global negativism, perfectionism,
self-condemnation, and intense fear of the future.
Through instruction and practice you will systematically
learn skills that will enhance your ability to recognize
and cope more effectively with stressful thought patterns,
situations and triggers.
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MBCT teaches skill and concepts didactically,
experientially and through discussion. You will learn:
- How to recognize "automatic pilot" thinking and ways
to interrupt habitual thought patterns.
- How to pay attention in a particular way, mindfully
and non-judgmentally.
- How to have a choice to respond rather than react to
people, events and thoughts.
- How to step back from ruminative thinking and worry.
- How to be with/hold uncomfortable feelings without
getting overwhelmed by them or running from them.
- How to work with "overload", fear and mental
paralysis.
- How to make useful links between thoughts, emotions
and physical sensations; activity and moods.
- Specific psycho-educational information regarding the
causes and vulnerability for relapse.
This program can help people
who:
- Have been diagnosed with either depression or
dysthymia, and have had one or more relapses since their
initial episode.
- Have been diagnosed with anxiety or panic disorder.
- Are not in the acute phase of treatment, but who have
not fully recovered.
- Are able to concentrate well enough to follow simple,
guided meditations.
- Are willing to commit to an 8-week program and
complete a small amount of homework each week.
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PROGRAM SPECIFICS
An initial, individual interview with the program
facilitator is required. The program provides a supportive
environment in which to learn simple mindfulness mediation
techniques with hands-on instruction, gentle stretching, a
workbook, CDs, reading materials, and skill
building exercises. The program consists of eight weekly
group sessions and a half-day retreat. Please
contact Char Wilkins for additional information.
2015 dates TBA
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