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LUISE HOLTBERND

mindfulness- based cognitive therapy

MBCT was developed by John Teasdale et al., on the basis of the Buddhist inspired work of Jon Kabat Zinn. At the heart of this approach lies Mindfulness, a moment-by-moment awareness of sensations, feelings and thoughts, which encourages us to bring an accepting, non-judgemental attitude to our experience. Rather than habitually turning away from pain and discomfort, both physical and emotional, we recognise  that we have a choice, and sometimes, with kindness and patience, we enter more fully into the unpleasant experience. Perhaps we will find that the experience simply dissolves - however, it only works if we cultivate an attitude that doesn’t look for results, paradoxically as that may seem. More important than instant results is an enhanced quality of life which includes taking pleasure in small things and embracing both pleasure and pain with equanimity.