AN INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS-BASED THERAPY: FROM THE PSYCHOLOGY PERSPECTIVE
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The article examines certain theoretical issues related to mindfulness-based therapy from the perspective of psychology. By delineating the concepts of psychotherapy and mindfulness, four fundamental features of mindfulness are highlighted: (1) Mindfulness constitutes a psychological state; (2) Mindfulness enhances an individual's consciousness; (3) Mindfulness maintains attentional focus on the present moment; (4) Mindfulness is a skill that can be cultivated and refined over time. Furthermore, the article establishes the conceptualization of mindfulness-based therapy as a therapeutic practice aimed at alleviating emotional distress and mental health issues by fostering a similarly heightened, lucid, and impartial awareness of an individual's present-moment experiences, approached with a non-judgmental attitude. This understanding is considered from two perspectives: (1) integrating a combination of mindfulness exercises and techniques into counseling and psychotherapy, and (2) systematically applying mindfulness techniques, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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counseling and psychotherapy practicespy, mindfulness, mindfulness-based therapy, psychology
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