7 Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Flashcards

impartial witnessing; observing without evaluation and categorization

being open to seeing and acknowledging things as they are

allowing things to unfold in their time in regard to ourselves and others

trusting both oneself and the process of the mindfulness practice

seeing things as though for the first time; creating possibilities or paying attention to all feedback

nonattachment; not holding on to thought, feelings or experiences

the quality of reverence; appreciating and being thankful for the present moment

characterized by a soft, considerate, and tender quality; soothing but not passive, undisciplined, or indulgent

giving within a context of love and compassion, without attachment to gain or thought of return (what's given need not be material)

the quality of feeling and understanding another person's situation-their perspectives, emotions, actions, and reactions-and communicating this to the person

a quality of embodying benevolence, compassion, and cherishing; a quality filled with forgiveness and unconditional love

a. mindful based cognitive therapy b. dialectical behavior therapy c. acceptance and commitment therapy d. mindful based stress reduction

using formal and informal practices, monitoring pleasant and unpleasant events, emphasis on decentering to internal experiences rather

shorter less formal practices, ability to control attention and practice self-regulation, distress tolerance skills,

A. Experiential avoidance- Many forms of psychopathology are related to efforts to avoid negative internal experiences B. Psychological Flexibility- Willingness to experience the moment as it is C. Acceptance-Nonjudgmental awareness and openness to cognitions, emotions, and sensations as they occur D. Cognitive Diffusion-Observing thoughts without assuming they are true or important (not behavior in accordance with their content) E. Values-Exercises and discussion about goals and values (e.g. career, intimate relationships, personal growth, health, citizenship, etc.) -use of metaphors such as life boat metaphor F. Committed Action-Acting in accordance with one's values

increasing coping and QOL, increases immune function, reduction in stress, used for chronic illnesses

exposure, cognitive change, self-management, relaxation, and acceptance