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, and ACT.
What is meant by the "Dialectic" relationship in DBT?
"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. Kindness
Is Stan a good candidate for Mindfulness therapy? Why or why not?
Yes. 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 discussed:
1. DBT
2. MBCT
Two we did not discussed:
1. ACT
2. MBSR
When acceptance is replaced by judgment, criticism, and avoidance what is the underlying mechanism?
Decreased adaptive functioning.
What are two of the 4 areas that DBT focuses on?
1. Interpersonal effectiveness
2. Emotional regulation
3. Distress tolerance
4. Mindfulness
Who is the target client for MCBT? (i.e. What disorder do they suffer from)
Clients with 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 necessarily have mindfulness.
** 200 bonus point if you can explain why.
Mindfulness:
"The awareness that emerges through having attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally, to the unfolding of experience moment by moment" (Corey, pp. 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: True
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. She 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 Therapy skills)
Was Stan lacking mindfulness or acceptance?
Bonus 200: Answer why.
Both!