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What are the benefits of mindfulness? A practice review of psychotherapy-related research
Psychotherapy
Short Title: What are the benefits of mindfulness?
Format: Journal Article
Publication Year: 2011
Pages: 198-208
Library/Archive: (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved
Sources ID: 22452
Visibility: Private
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Research suggests that mindfulness practices offer psychotherapists a way to positively affect aspects of therapy that account for successful treatment. This paper provides psychotherapists with a synthesis of the empirically supported advantages of mindfulness. Definitions of mindfulness and evidence-based interpersonal, affective, and intrapersonal benefits of mindfulness are presented. Research on therapists who meditate and client outcomes of therapists who meditate are reviewed. Implications for practice, research, and training are discussed.

Subjects: 
Psychiatry and Contemplation
Health Care and Contemplation
Psychotherapy and Contemplation
Contemplation by Applied Subject