Mindfulness
Name two clinical Problems that mindfulness treats ?
1. Depression
2. Anxiety Disorders
3. Relationship Problems
4. Substance Abuse
5. Psychophysiological disorders
Which therapy approach uses acceptance ?
Bonus 100 if can name all of them
All of them!
DBT, MBSR, MBCT, AKT
What is meant by the Dialectic Relationship ?
"The existence of simultaneous existing forces" (Corey, 2013).
Understanding the need for change, but accepting reality
What are the 2 essential components of MBCT ?
1. Self Compassion
2. Passion
Why or Why is Stan a good candidate for Mindfulness therapy ?
He experiences depression, anxiety, worthlessness and several other negative thoughts
What are the two therapies that were not illustrated in depth in the presentation ?
Two we talked
1. DBT
2. MBCT
Two Did not talk of
1. ACT
2. MBSR
When acceptance is replaced by judgment, criticism, and avoidance what is the underlying mechanism ?
Increased adaptive functioning
What are the two of the 4 areas that DBT focuses on ?
1. Mindfulness
2. Interpersonal effectiveness
3. Emotional regulation
4. Distress tolerance
Who is the target client for MCBT ? (i.e. What disorder do they suffer from)
Depression
Considering the 4 areas of DBT, what areas need to be emphasized during therapy?
Apply and explain 1 area.
Not a right or wrong answer!
True or False
If you have mindfulness you have acceptance. But if you have acceptance you don't have acceptance
** 200 bonus point if you can explain why
Mindfullness
"The awareness that emerges through having attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally, to the unfolding of experience moment by moment" (Corey, 251)
Acceptance
Is a process involving, receiving ones present experience without judgement or preference but with curiosity and kindness and striving for full awareness of the present problem
Answer: False
Define Acceptance
Is a process involving, receiving ones present experience without judgement or preference but with curiosity and kindness and striving for full awareness of the present problem
As mentioned in "Jane's story" what are the limitations or struggles faced in DBT ?
Jane said: Commitment to therapy is key
- cannot miss a day of homework
As depicted in the presentation, what 2 approaches are integrated in MBCT ?
MBSR (Mindfulness based stress reduction)
CBT (Cognitive behavioural Skills)
Was Stan lacking mindfulness or acceptance ?
Bonus 200: Answer Why?
Both!