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Mindfulness-based Therapy

Mindfulness-based therapy is a family of psychotherapeutic approaches that cultivate present-moment, non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations as a means of improving psychological well-being. Rooted in mindfulness meditation, these interventions train individuals to observe inner experie…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 8 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 51× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-612X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Mindfulness-based therapy is a family of psychotherapeutic approaches that cultivate present-moment, non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations as a means of improving psychological well-being. Rooted in mindfulness meditation, these interventions train individuals to observe inner experiences with acceptance rather than reactive avoidance, fostering self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. Established structured programs include mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, the latter combining mindfulness practice with cognitive techniques, and mindfulness components are increasingly integrated into broader third-wave behavioral therapies. The approach is applied across a range of conditions, including stress, anxiety, depression, and the psychological burden of physical illness; dispositional mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions have been studied in contexts such as cancer survivorship, where they relate to perceived stress and mental well-being. By altering the relationship between a person and their thoughts and emotions, mindfulness-based therapy aims to reduce rumination and reactivity and to enhance coping, and it is often used alongside other psychotherapeutic and supportive strategies within mental health and palliative care. Practice typically involves guided meditation, breathing and body-awareness exercises, and the cultivation of attentional skills that can be applied in daily life. Research continues to examine its mechanisms, efficacy, and best application, contributing to the evidence base for mindfulness as a component of psychological treatment and well-being promotion.

Research published in this journal

8 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2018

Dissociative Amnesia – A Challenge to Therapy  

Staniloiu AngelicaCorresponding author
University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research Cited by 30 doi:10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-18-2246

How this research is being cited

The 8 articles above have been cited 51 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research (ISSN 2574-612X).

Journal editorial board
Karim Sedky · United States Tullio Scrimali · Italy DAMIANA SCUTERI · Italy

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