Unit 3 - LAC2 - Treatments: Mindfulness & counselling Flashcards
What is mindfulness primarily concerned with?
Mindfulness is concerned with becoming more aware of the present moment
How does mindfulness meditation affect stress?
It reduces autonomic arousal, quietens mental chatter to achieve tranquillity, and shifts the locus of control for stress from external conditions to internal.
What is a common format for mindfulness intervention in psychological settings?
An eight-week group-based program with weekly 90–180-minute sessions, guided mindfulness exercises, a meditation CD for daily practice, a silent retreat, and one-to-one discussions with the instructor.
List three ways mindfulness helps individuals with addiction.
- Slows down mental and physical activity, reducing the rush to seek addictive substances.
- Enhances appreciation of sensory experiences, reducing the need for external pleasures.
- Increases awareness of triggers and emotional reactions, enabling better coping mechanisms.
What is the goal of mindfulness in daily practice?
To develop awareness of the present moment without attachment to thoughts or emotions.
What are the six skills taught in mindfulness therapy?
Observation
Description
Participation
Taking a non-judgmental stance
Focusing on one thing in the moment
Effectiveness
Why is counselling essential for addiction recovery?
It helps tackle the underlying causes of addiction, promotes understanding of the illness, and facilitates emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.
What are the benefits of group counselling for addiction recovery?
Builds connections with others sharing similar struggles.
Provides education on addiction and coping mechanisms.
Offers advice and tools to avoid relapse.
Rebuilds social skills and strengthens interaction abilities.
What is mindfulness?
A 2500-year-old Buddhist meditation practice focused on awareness of the present moment and observing sensory and cognitive-affective processes.
How should mindfulness be practiced?
During everyday activities without forced breathing, requiring deliberate effort and sustained concentration.
What are the proposed ways mindfulness works?
Enhances self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Modifies immune and neuroendocrine pathways.
Reduces autonomic arousal for greater relaxation.
Transfers stress control from external to internal factors.
Promotes spiritual growth and life re-evaluation.
Describe a typical mindfulness intervention in psychological settings.
An eight-week program including:
Weekly 90–180-minute group sessions.
Guided exercises and a meditation CD.
A silent mindfulness retreat.
One-to-one discussion-based therapy.
What is the goal of mindfulness in addiction treatment?
To become aware of the present moment without attachment, fostering discipline and reducing reliance on addictive behaviors.
Name the skills taught in mindfulness therapy.
Observation
Description
Participation
Non-judgmental stance
Focusing on one thing
Effectiveness
How does mindfulness help with addiction?
Slows down mental and physical activity for tranquility.
Enhances appreciation of sensory experiences.
Improves understanding of personal triggers and reactions.
