Mindfulness is a hot topic in the field of popular psychology and regularly appears as the latest app function. It has been shown to combat stress and improve clarity, but mindfulness is only one aspect a host of mental techniques developed to maintain mental health. The overarching field behind mindfulness is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. It is related to dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance commitment therapy. Mindfulness is only one part of cognitive behavior therapy. There is also exposure therapy and behavioral activation which both attempt to retrain the mind to recover from a certain disorder like fear, depression, or anxiety. Cognitive behavior therapy includes homework to further progress of each patient. The practice is meant to be tailored to each person for their particular need.
Key Takeaways:
- While many people have heard of mindfulness and may have downloaded an app, many fewer have heard of the foundation of this method called cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Mindfulness, while popular, represents only a portion of the techniques employed in cognitive behavioral therapy. Others include exposure therapy, and behavioral attraction.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy demands that the patient tailor the experience to their psychological needs and requires homework to make true progress.
“It’s clear more people are becoming informed of some of the positive effects of mindfulness given the surge in popularity of meditation apps, but it’s critical to remember that this technique is only one tool in the mental health toolkit.”
Read more: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-big-reframe/202111/mindfulness-isn-t-enough
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