Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy For Depression: A New Approach To Preventing Relapse

Developed by leading scientist practitioners, and solidly grounded incurrent psychological research, this book presents an innovativeeight-session program that has been clinically proven to bolster recoveryfrom depression and prevent relapse. Clinicians will find vital tools to help clients maintain gains made by prior treatment and to expand the envelope of care to remission and beyond.

This book presents an innovative eight-session program that has been clinically proven to bolster recovery from depression and prevent relapse. Developed by leading scientist -- practitioners, and solidly grounded in current psychological research, the approach integrates cognitive therapy principles and practice into a mindfulness framework. Clinicians from any background will find vital tools to help clients maintain gains made by prior treatment and to expand the envelope of care to remission and beyond. Illustrative transcripts and a wealth of reproducible materials, including session summaries and participant forms, enhance the clinical utility of the volume. Clinicians are also guided in establishing their own mindfulness practice, an essential prerequisite to teaching others.