Contemplative therapy

Question 1

Contemplative traditions

Answer 1

Meditation, yoga and mindfulness are the base of contemplative. In traditions, it’s more of a way of life. It reduces attachment to seperate self & self image. Non-judgementally observe and acceptance

Question 2

Contemplation

Answer 2

Thoughtful observation, deep consideration, reflection

In most religions its bout the nature of being (who am I). How does the mind operate

Question 3

Vedantic/hindu

Answer 3

Aware of you thoughts, Clear seeing. Results in self-undertanding. if you think you are your thoughts: delusions

Question 4

Vipassana (buddhism)

Answer 4

Clear seeing, insight meditation. about craving & aversion (motivations) investigating experience and self accept.

Question 5

Mantra

Answer 5

Inner sound, directs attention to repetitive mantra and settles mind to clear peaceful state.

Question 6

3rd wave ABT

Answer 6

How a person relates to the process of internal experience rather than to the content. It’s not relaxing/doing nothing. eg

Mindfulness based ct MBCT

Acceptance and commitment therapy ACT

Dialectical behavior therapy DBT (mostly borderline)

Strongest evidence in MDD anxiety SU and chronic pain