Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines traditional forms of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and mindfulness-meditation strategies to help people manage the impact of psychological stress on their wellbeing. Briefly, mindfulness is the practice of increasing one’s awareness of the present moment, while calmly acknowledging one’s thoughts, feelings, and body sensations with openness, curiosity and without judgement.
MBCT helps people to recognise themselves as separate from their thoughts and feelings, which can be used to promote psychological wellness as well as target common experiences that can perpetuate symptoms of psychological distress including low mood, anxiety, adjustment disorder, persistent depression, and general life stress.
Psychologists that draw on MBCT may help clients to become more aware of their internal thoughts, feelings, and body sensations, and that their responses to these experiences can impact their emotions and behaviour. Psychologists may support clients to engage in targeted body scan exercises or other mindfulness meditation techniques such as focusing on the breath or attending to one’s body or physical sensations.
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For general information or enquiries please use the form above or contact us at:
e: reception@arunapsychology.net
t: 0413 875 340
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59 Simpson Street
Northcote
Melbourne
VIC, 3070
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Aruna psychology is not a crisis service. If you require additional support outside of your scheduled appointments other options include:
Attend the emergency department of your nearest hospital
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