Mindfulness-integrated CBT: principles and practice

Mindfulness- integrated CBT: Principles and Practice represents the first set of general principles and practical guidelines for the integration of mindfulness meditation with well-documented and newly developed CBT techniques to address a broad range of psychological dysfunctions. -- The first book to provide a strong rationale and general guidelines for the implementation of mindfulness meditation integrated with CBT for a wide range of psychological difficulties -- Incorporates ancient Buddhist concepts of how the mind works, while remaining firmly grounded in well-documented cognitive and behavioural principles -- Provides new insights into established understanding of conditioning principles -- Includes a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions, week-by-week instructions for professionals to facilitate application of the therapy, along with case examples and the inspiring stories of former clients.

Front Matter -- Introduction -- Theoretical Foundation. Operationalization of Mindfulness -- The Co-Emergence Model of Reinforcement: A Rationale for Mindfulness Integration -- Internalizing Skills. Suitability and Rationale for MiCBT: Practical Guidelines for Therapists -- Stage 1 of MiCBT ²́⁶ Part I: How to Generalize Metacognitive and Interoceptive Exposure -- Clinical Relevance -- Stage 1 of MiCBT ²́⁶ Part II: Explaining Difficulties and Facilitating Shifts -- Externalizing Skills. Stage 2 of MiCBT: Mindful Exposure and Cognitive Reappraisal -- Stage 3 of MiCBT: Interpersonal Mindfulness -- Stage 4 of MiCBT: Relapse Prevention with Grounded Empathy -- The Benefits. MiCBT with DSM-V Axis 1 and Axis 2 Disorders -- Evaluation of Mindfulness Training -- Teaching and Training. Weekly Implementation Protocol -- Professional Training -- Frequently Asked Questions -- References -- Glossary -- Appendix A ²́⁶ Scripts -- Appendix B ²́⁶ Assessment Tools -- Appendix C ²́⁶ Client Forms -- Index.