11. Mindfulness and Acceptance: The Perspective of Cognitive Therapy
- James D. Herbert,
- Evan M. Forman
Published Online: 16 MAR 2012
DOI: 10.1002/9781118001851.ch11
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Book Title
Acceptance and Mindfulness in Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Understanding and Applying the New Therapies
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How to Cite
Hofmann, S. G., Glombiewski, J. A., Asnaani, A. and Sawyer, A. T. (2011) Mindfulness and Acceptance: The Perspective of Cognitive Therapy, in Acceptance and Mindfulness in Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Understanding and Applying the New Therapies (eds J. D. Herbert and E. M. Forman), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118001851.ch11
Publication History
- Published Online: 16 MAR 2012
- Published Print: 2 FEB 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470474419
Online ISBN: 9781118001851
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Keywords:
- cognitive behavioral therapy;
- mindfulness;
- acceptance and commitment therapy;
- psychotherapy;
- mechanism;
- emotion
Summary
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) refers to a family of interventions that are based on the premise that modifying maladaptive cognitions can improve emotional distress and behavioral problems. CBT is firmly grounded in the scientific approach of model generations and theory formulations. This chapter reviews some of the extensive literature supporting the basic premises of CBT. The role and utility of mindfulness and acceptance strategies for contemporary CBT protocols are discussed. Furthermore, similarities and differences between mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions and conventional CBT strategies are reviewed. It is concluded that mindfulness- and acceptance-based strategies are fully compatible with the CBT model. Suggestions for future research are discussed.