positive alproach therapy - mindfulness

Question 1

main components of mindfulness

Answer 1

gaining control of thoughts, meditations and mindful breathing, informal practices of mindfulness

Question 2

what is gaining control of thoughts stage

Answer 2

thinking about the NOW not the past or future, accepting dysfunctional thoughts and not letting them control you being focus to present

Question 3

what is meditation and mindful breathing

Answer 3

focusing the mind, guided meditation, focus on breathing, sensations, thoughts and emotions. prevents negative tjoughta

Question 4

give examples of informal practices of mindfulness

Answer 4

absorbing everything about a daily task eg brushing teeth, driving

Question 5

what is MBCT

Answer 5

being aware of thoughts and reactions so u notice negative thought spirals. accept negative thoughts without analysing. let negative thoughts drift without attaching too much meaning

Question 6

what assumption can be applied to mindfulness

Answer 6

the acknowledgment of free will and the authenticity of goodness and excellence

Question 7

1 strength effectiveness of mindfulness

Answer 7

mbct is ass effective as anti depressants (williams et al 2013)

Question 8

1 strength effectiveness of mindfulness

Answer 8

mbct is ass effective as anti depressants (williams et al 2013)

Question 9

1 weakness effectiveness of mindfulness

Answer 9

only works on ppl with more than 2 depressive episodes in the past (teasdale et al 2000)

Question 10

1 strength ethics of indfulness

Answer 10

very accessible lists of mindulness courses around £25 per hr many websites

Question 11

1 weakness ethics mindfulness

Answer 11

not suitable for everyone, it is challenging and you may recognise negative thought patterns which may be struggling to you making you more unwell

Question 12

what approach is mindfulness linked to

Answer 12

the positive approach