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Principles for a Responsible Integration of Mindfulness in Individual Therapy

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Michalak, Johannes, Crane, Catherine, Germer, Christopher K., Gold, Eluned, Heidenreich, Thomas, Mander, Johannes, Meibert, Petra, Segal, Zindel V.·2019·Mindfulness
DOI 10.1007/s12671-019-01142-6
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Objectives: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) like mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) teach mindfulness in a group-based format. Empirical research has shown that many therapists working in individual therapy integrate mindfulness practices (e.g., body scan, sitting meditation) into their treatments. However, research on this topic is in its infancy. The purpose of this paper is to present recommendations for a responsible use of mindfulness in individual therapy. Methods: Informed by a literature review, an expert group developed guidelines for a responsible use of mindfulness in individual therapy. Results: Recommendations for the following issues were developed: (a) different types of integration; (b) diagnoses/clinical problems for which integration of mindfulness in individual therapy could be useful; (c) qualification of therapists; (d) case formulation; (e) the inquiry process; (f) types and optimal duration of mindfulness practices in individual therapy; (g) managing difficult experiences; (h) integration of mindfulness into individual therapy training programs. Finally, we formulate important topics for research on the integration of mindfulness into individual therapy. Conclusions: By formulating recommendations for the most important issues of the integration of mindfulness into individual therapy, we want to stimulate the discussion on a responsible use of mindfulness in this setting. Since research on this topic is scarce, our recommendations can only be tentative.

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  • Integrating mindfulness interventions into individual psychotherapy is a core notion of third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches.

    “Integrating mindfulness interventions into individual psychotherapy is a core notion of third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches [50, 51].”

    From Emotion Regulation as a Mechanism of Mindfulness in Individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders (2024) · cites this paper as [50]

    The ‘Relevant Issues for the Integration of Mindfulness into Individual Therapy’ section describes several ways to integrate mindfulness into individual therapy, including teaching exercises and adapting mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to an individual format. The paper does not characterize this integration as a core notion of third-wave CBT approaches; its Abstract describes mindfulness-based cognitive therapy primarily as a group-based intervention. (LLM, conf=0.84)

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  1. C. Germer, C. & K. Neff (Eds), Teaching the mindful self-compassion program: a guide for professionals. New York: Guilford press.
  2. Librowicz, S. (2017). Achtsamkeit in der psychosozialen Versorgung. Eine empirische Studie bei MitarbeiterInnen Psychosozialer Beratungsstellen in der Steiermark. Unpublished dissertation, Universidad Central de Nicaragua.

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Authors
Michalak, J., Crane, C., Germer, C. K., Gold, E., Heidenreich, T., Mander, J., Meibert, P., & Segal, Z. V.
Affiliations
  • Witten/Herdecke University (DE)
  • University of Oxford (GB)
  • Harvard University (US)
  • Bangor University (GB)
  • Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (DE)
  • Heidelberg University (DE)
  • University of Toronto Scarborough (CA)
Corresponding author
Michalak, Johannes
ORCID
Venue
Mindfulness
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2019-04-29
Volume
10
Issue
5
Pages
799-811
ISSN
  • 1868-8527 (ISSN-L)
  • 1868-8535
DOI
10.1007/s12671-019-01142-6
OpenAlex
W2943356145
Cited by
40
References
72
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 4
FWCI
2.92
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Open access
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Locations
Mindfulness (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
Wellcome Trust (/Z/15/Z)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
Keywords
individual psychotherapy, mindfulness-based interventions, mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, clinical guidelines, therapist qualifications, case formulation, inquiry process, therapist training

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