What Is Mindfulness Therapy?

Mindfulness is being aware of internal thoughts, feelings, and emotions, as well as external surroundings and situations, without automatic responses such as judgment or stress. Mindfulness therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on learning how to be more aware and reduce automatic responses. Mindfulness therapy does this by incorporating awareness of thoughts, emotions, feelings, surroundings, and situations. Mindfulness can also be incorporated into other forms of therapy using mindfulness practices including breathing techniques, relaxation strategies, visualization, meditation, and yoga. This increased awareness helps people avoid destructive or automatic responses or habits.

There are different types of mindfulness therapy, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy (MBSR). MBCT is a type of therapy that involves identifying dysfunctional thoughts and learning how to choose different thoughts instead, which is called cognitive restructuring. Mindfulness-Based CBT, is another type of therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices with CBT, which combines cognitive therapy with behavior therapy, focusing on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors relate to and influence one another. Lastly, MBSR, is a type of therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices with stress management techniques, which has been shown effective in improving chronic illness, both physical and mental, by helping people cope with symptoms and clinical problems.

Mindfulness Therapy can be an effective treatment for many health conditions. Additionally, it can be used along with other interventions as a way to help cope with the side effects of medical conditions. If you’re ready to explore the benefits of Mindfulness Therapy and enjoy improved symptoms, increased health, and a better quality of life, contact Colorway Wellness today!