MBCT

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

 

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is an approach that considers and deploys the power of mindfulness and CBT methods in collaboration with a range of psychological strategies and tactics.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions by teaching them how to monitor their own thoughts and feelings more closely. 

Each person learns what it means to them, when they experience happy moments, as well as difficult times, in order for the therapist to help them take control of these emotions better than before. The Buddhist-based MBCT therapy uses gentle, step-by-step instructions to help clients learn how they can break away from negative thought patterns that could inevitably lead them down the path of depression. 

In doing so, it offers a preventive approach rather than cure, which means future attacks are prevented before they occur. The therapy is designed to provide help that fits individual needs in order for mental health clients to quickly recover and to remain strong for the long term. 

The origin of its inception can be tracked and traced back all the way from East Asian formative medicine through classical Taoist Buddhist Chinese teaching text and relatively new in its form.

Who is mindfulness based cognitive therapy designed for?

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a powerful prevention and treatment tool for people struggling with depression and other forms of mental wellbeing. MBCT has been proven effective in patients who have experienced multiple episodes of major depressive disorders, as well as those living with chronic unhappiness, stress or anxiety disorders.  MBCT is also effective for clients suffering from anxiety-related symptoms due to their mental or physical health conditions, including vascular disease, which can lead them towards feeling as if they’re not going to get better anytime soon.

Mindful activities are often incorporated into sessions where they’re required, and these exercises work well in relieving a wide range of problems like depression or anxiety attacks without side effects. It is used for the purpose of treating or relieving clients from;

• Depressive relapse
• Current depression
• Residual depression
• Bipolar
• Emotional control
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Food and eating issues
• and others. 

MBCT may be an effective form of therapy for treating the above disorders and more because mindfulness reduces rumination patterns which often result from stress reactions within your mind or body, especially when you’re unhappy.

What are the benefits, and how does MBCT work?

MBCT is a type of therapy that helps people who are struggling with depression or anxiety. It does so by providing them an opportunity for personal growth, self-awareness and change in their lives which can lead to more optimal living conditions as well as improved social interactions outside the clinic setting too!

• Studies show that exercise can reduce stress and boost immunity.
• People experience a greater sense of peace when they’re surrounded by nature or have access to outdoor spaces like trails for jogging zones 
• In addition, people who do small things each day are happier than those living life without scheduled ‘interactions’.
• Research also indicates mindfulness training leads them to not just feel closer physically but emotionally as well
• It can be an effective form for dealing specifically in the area you’re seeking treatment, such as MDD (Major Depressive Disorder)
• Those who complete this form of treatment often report an increased sense of well-being and other positive effects on their mental health as they continue practising mindfulness throughout everyday life.

MBCT is a therapy that helps people combat their symptoms of depression. The therapist might use this approach at times when you are struggling with major life events, such as the death or illness of a loved one. It can also be used daily for maintenance purposes, even when you’re not having any trouble emotionally!

But how does MBCT work?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can help if you are struggling with depression and anxiety. It does this by teaching you how to become more aware of your thoughts, feelings & responses without blaming yourself for them or getting caught up in self-criticalness! MBCT has many mindful exercises and techniques that help towards achieving mental peace through mindfulness meditation as well as other techniques.

• You can find yourself in a more mindful state by doing simple things such as eating meals and taking breaks throughout your day. This is because mindfulness helps you concentrate on what’s happening now, which makes it easier to deal with any stress or anxiety that may come up when we’re not focused enough. Mental health experts recommend practising meditation at least once per week as part of an overall healthy lifestyle.
• Mindfulness stretching is an activity that involves paying attention to your body and mind while doing exercises. It’s designed for people who want more awareness in their lives or just becoming aware of what thoughts pop up during certain activities like work overloads!
• Yoga is a great way to promote mindful stretching, and the benefits of this practice have been shown in studies. For example, one study found that people who did yoga had an increased sense that they could manage their pain, anxiety, stress levels etc better than those without any experience or training in the method or practice of yoga.
• Guided meditation is an excellent way to promote mental and physical well-being. This type of practice involves the guidance, or instruction, from another person who will help you focus on certain thoughts or actions to improve your life’s quality. “Self-Directed Meditation on the other hand can be just as rewarding If you know what works best for you.”
• The body scan is one of the most popular techniques for bringing attention to different parts in our minds. The body is a beautiful and intricate machine. It’s easy to get lost in your thoughts when you’re sitting at work or walking down the street, but it can be just as much fun exploring what lives inside you. 

Do I need a GP’s referral to attend an MBCT clinic or session(s)

If you have self-diagnosed as someone who needs MBCT, we can see you without an issue. You would just have to book an appointment.