Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Approach in Counseling Practice

Abstract

Mindfulness has become an increasingly visible part of the landscape in psychology and medicine in the past several decades. Only recently has this same interest in mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) approach appeared in counseling. This article provides a brief synopsis of the mindfulness literature and explores the theoretical and practical of mindfulness and the MBCT approach in counseling practice. In addition, the article explores ways in which mindfulness and MBCT approach can contribute uniquely to counseling practice.