MINDFULNESS IN MODERN COGNITIVE- BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Keywords:
mindfulness, trauma-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, psychological practice
Abstract
The relevance of the research topic. The article is devoted to an overview of mindfulness technology and its application in psychological practice and cognitive- behavioral therapy. The essence of mindfulness practice is described and a historical sketch of its emergence and development is made.
Research methodology. Theoretical models of mindfulness are considered, including the decentering model, metacognitive, behavioural and neurobiological models.
Results. The author presents his own view on the association of mindfulness with Buddhist philosophy and proposes to link mindfulness with Western philosophy, in particular phenomenology. A brief description of a number of mindfulness techniques, including the author's own, is also given.
Key findings. The state of evidence-based effectiveness of mindfulness exercises is analysed and it is concluded that mindfulness is quite effective for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and chronic pain, has a moderate effect for high stress, PTSD, and ADHD, and has either a small effect or is completely indifferent to addictions.
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Published
2025-11-30
How to Cite
Starkov, D. (2025). MINDFULNESS IN MODERN COGNITIVE- BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY. Kyiv Journal of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy, 10, 145-162. https://doi.org/10.48020/mppj.2025.02.12
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