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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy 4/2014

01-12-2014

Some Concerns About the Psychological Implications of Mindfulness: A Critical Analysis

Auteur: Daniel David

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy | Uitgave 4/2014

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Abstract

In this critical analysis, we discuss the construct of mindfulness and address a number of theoretical inconsistencies and potential practical consequences of mindfulness-based clinical practices. We argue that mindfulness practices are potentially powerful psychological interventions that should be well circumscribed (1) to assure clinical safety and access to the best available clinical practices and (2) used as part of a multi-component intervention or as a stand-alone treatment, particularly when empirically supported treatments such as cognitive–behavioral therapies have not achieved desired outcomes.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Some Concerns About the Psychological Implications of Mindfulness: A Critical Analysis
Auteur
Daniel David
Publicatiedatum
01-12-2014
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy / Uitgave 4/2014
Print ISSN: 0894-9085
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6563
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10942-014-0198-z

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