List of Contributors
Preface
Part I Introduction
1 Overview of Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Treatment
Approaches
Introduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness Skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Mindfulness and Related Skills in Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy
Conclusion
References
Part II Applications for Psychological Disorders in Adults
2 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Prevention of Depressive
Relapse
Introduction: Depression and Relapse
Theoretical and Conceptual Background of Mindfulness-Based
Cognitive Therapy
Empirical Support
Case Study
Practical Issues
Summary
Acknowledgments
References
3 Incorporating Mindfulness- and Acceptance- Based Strategies in
the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Brief Description of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale for a Mindfulness and
Acceptance-Based Approach to Treating Generalized Anxiety
Disorder
Brief Overview of the Treatment
Case Study
Empirical Support to Date
Practical Considerations
Directions for Future Research
Acknowledgments
References
4 Mindfulness-Based Approaches to Eating Disorders
Introduction: Characteristics and Prevalence of Eating
Disorders
Mindfulness-Based Treatments for Eating Disorders
Empirical Support for Mindfulness-Based Approaches to Eating
Disorders
Case Study
Practical and Conceptual Issues in Using Mindfulness-Based
Interventions in Eating Disordered Populations
Concluding Comments
References
5 Acceptance, Mindfulness, Values, and Psychosis: Applying
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to the Chronically Mentally
Ill
Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale
Case Study
Adaptations for Shorter Inpatient Stays
Review of Empirical Support
Practical Issues
Conclusions
References
6 Mindfulness in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline
Personality Disorder
Introduction
Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Empirical Support for the Efficacy of Mindfulness in DBT
Case Example
Common Reactions and Problems
Concluding Comments
References
Part III Applications for Psychological Disorders in Children,
Adolescents, and Older Adults
7 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children
Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for
Children
Theory and Concepts
Empirical Support for Mindfulness as a Clinical Approach
The Twelve-Session Program
Practical Issues in Working with Children
In Closing
References
8 Mindfulness in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for
Adolescents
Introduction
Mindfulness in Adolescent DBT: Laying the Foundation
Core Mindfulness Skills in Adolescent DBT
Case Study
Empirical Support for DBT
Practical Issues and Challenges
References
9 "Like Waking Up from a Dream": Mindfulness Training for Older
People with Anxiety and Depression
Introduction
Why Offer Mindfulness Training to Older People?
Treatments Delivered
Case Study: Melissa-"I feel a different person"
Other Support for Efficacy of Mindfulness Training for Older
People
Different Etiologies of Emotional Disorders in Older People
Practical Issues
Conclusions and Future Directions: Mindfulness Training is Ideal
for Older People
Acknowledgments
References
10 Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Application
with Depressed Older Adults with Personality Disorders
Introduction
The Topography of Mindfulness in DBT
DBT and Wise Mind: Links to Empirical Data
Hypothesized Mechanisms of Change for Mindfulness in DBT
Application of DBT with Depressed Older Adults with Comorbid
Personality Disorders
Case Study
Empirical Support
Practical Issues
Summary and Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Part IV Applications with Medical Populations
11 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as an Intervention for
Cancer Patients Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale
Case Study
Review of Empirical Support
Practical Issues
References
12 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with Spanish- and
English-Speaking Inner-City Medical Patients
Introduction
Case Study
Conceptual Framework
Literature Review
Practical Issues
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
13 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the Treatment of
Chronic Pain
Introduction: Pain and Suffering
Overview of ACT for Chronic Pain
Case Study
Empirical Support for ACT with Chronic Pain
Implementing Mindfulness with the Treatment Team
References
Part V Applications for Interpersonal Relationships
14 Mindfulness-Based Relationship Enhancement (MBRE) in Couples
Introduction: Stress, Relationships, and Mindfulness
Intervention Description
Empirical Support
An Illustrative Case Study
Practical Issues in Offering Mindfulness to Couples
References
15 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Mindfulness-Based
Treatment for Intimate Partner Violence
Introduction
Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale
Case Study: Mr. C
Empirical Support for DBT for Intimate Partner Violence
Practical Implementation of DBT for Intimate Partner Violence
Acknowledgments
References
Part VI Applications for Stress Reduction in the Workplace
16 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in a Worksite Wellness
Program
Theoretical and Conceptual Rationale
Case Study
Empirical Support for MBSR in Worksite Programs
Practical Issues in Implementing MBSR in Workplace Settings
References
17 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the Workplace
Introduction
Theoretical and Conceptual Background
ACT in the Workplace: Implementation and Case Study
Practical Issues
Research on ACT in the Workplace
Conclusion
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Ruth Baer is a faculty member in the doctoral program in clinical psychology at the University of Kentucky. She completed intensive training in dialectical behavior therapy in 1997 and have taught and supervised DBT since then. She has also participated in professional training in mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Her research interests include mindfulness and acceptance-based interventions, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and psychological assessment.
"...a valuable addition to the library of clinicians and researchers interested in mindfulness-based treatments for a wide variety of disorders and populations." --PsycCRITIQUES
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