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Mindfulness-Based Treatment Approaches Clinician's Guide to Evidence Base and Applications

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ISBN-10: 0120885190

ISBN-13: 9780120885190

Edition: 2006

Authors: Ruth A. Baer

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Eastern spiritual traditions have long maintained that mindfulness meditation can improve well-being. More recently, mindfulness-based treatment approaches have been successfully utilized to treat anxiety, depressive relapse, eating disorders, psychosis, and borderline personality disorder. This book discusses the conceptual foundation, implementation, and evidence base for the four best-researched mindfulness treatments: mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). All chapters were written by researchers with extensive clinical experience. Each chapter includes the…    
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Book details

List price: $84.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 12/15/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.37" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English

List of Contributors
Preface
Introduction
Overview of Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Treatment Approaches
Introduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness Skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Mindfulness and Related Skills in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Conclusion
References
Applications for Psychological Disorders in Adults
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Prevention of Depressive Relapse
Introduction: Depression and Relapse
Theoretical and Conceptual Background of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Empirical Support
Case Study
Practical Issues
Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Incorporating Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Strategies in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Brief Description of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale for a Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Approach to Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Brief Overview of the Treatment
Case Study
Empirical Support to Date
Practical Considerations
Directions for Future Research
Acknowledgments
References
Mindfulness-Based Approaches to Eating Disorders
Introduction: Characteristics and Prevalence of Eating Disorders
Mindfulness-Based Treatments for Eating Disorders
Empirical Support for Mindfulness-Based Approaches to Eating Disorders
Case Study
Practical and Conceptual Issues in Using Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Eating Disordered Populations
Concluding Comments
References
Acceptance, Mindfulness, Values, and Psychosis: Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to the Chronically Mentally Ill
Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale
Case Study
Adaptations for Shorter Inpatient Stays
Review of Empirical Support
Practical Issues
Conclusions
References
Mindfulness in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder
Introduction
Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Empirical Support for the Efficacy of Mindfulness in DBT
Case Example
Common Reactions and Problems
Concluding Comments
References
Applications for Psychological Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Older Adults
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Childern
Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children
Theory and Concepts
Empirical Support for Mindfulness as a Clinical Approach
The Twelve-Session Program
Practical Issues in Working with Children
In Closing
References
Mindfulness in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents
Introduction
Mindfulness in Adolescent DBT: Laying the Foundation
Core Mindfulness Skills in Adolescent DBT
Case Study
Empirical Support for DBT
Practical Issues and Challenges
References
"Like Waking Up from a Dream": Mindfulness Training for Older People with Anxiety and Depression
Introduction
Why Offer Mindfulness Training to Older People?
Treatments Delivered
Case Study: Melissa-"I feel a different person"
Other Support for Efficacy of Mindfulness Training for Older People
Different Etiologies of Emotional Disorders in Older People
Practical Issues
Conclusions and Future Directions: Mindfulness Training is Ideal for Older People
Acknowledgments
References
Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Application with Depressed Older Adults with Personality Disorders
Introduction
The Topography of Mindfulness in DBT
DBT and Wise Mind: Links to Empirical Data
Hypothesized Mechanisms of Change for Mindfulness in DBT
Application of DBT with Depressed Older Adults with Comorbid Personality Disorders
Case Study
Empirical Support
Practical Issues
Summary and Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Applications with Medical Populations
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) As an Intervention for Cancer Patients
Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale
Case Study
Review of Empirical Support
Practical Issues
References
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) With Spanish- and English-Speaking Inner-City Medical Patients
Introduction
Case Study
Conceptual Framework
Literature Review
Practical Issues
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Introduction: Pain and Suffering
Overview of ACT for Chronic Pain
Case Study
Empirical Support for ACT with Chronic Pain
Implementing Mindfulness with the Treatment Team
References
Applications for Interpersonal Relationships
Mindfulness-Based Relationship Enhancement (MBRE) in Couples
Introduction: Stress, Relationships, and Mindfulness
Intervention Description
Empirical Support
An Illustrative Case Study
Practical Issues in Offering Mindfulness to Couples
References
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Mindfulness-Based Treatment for Intimate Partner Violence
Introduction
Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale
Case Study: Mr. C
Empirical Support for DBT for Intimate Partner Violence
Practical Implementation of DBT for Intimate Partner Violence
Acknowledgments
References
Applications for Stress Reduction in the Workplace
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in a Worksite Wellness Program
Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale
Case Study
Empirical Support for MBSR in Worksite Programs
Practical Issues in Implementing MBSR in Workplace Settings
References
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the Workplace
Introduction
Theoretical and Conceptual Background
ACT in the Workplace: Implementation and Case Study
Practical Issues
Research on ACT in the Workplace
Conclusion
References
Author Index
Subject Index