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Book Synopsis
MBCT for PTSD provides solid principles, practical tools, and numerous case examples for integrating mindfulness into PTSD treatment. Based on the authors experience in the first randomized controlled clinical trial, this pioneering book expands the range of potential treatment options.

Table of Contents

Notes on Authors ix

Foreword xi

Acknowledgments xiii

Notes on Audio Resources xv

1 Introduction 1

2 Trauma, PTSD, and Current Treatments 7

Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD 7

Biology of PTSD 10

Who develops PTSD? 12

Current Evidence]Based Treatments for PTSD 13

3 Mindfulness 22

Mindfulness Defined 22

Mechanisms of Action 34

How Mindfulness is Different 51

Treatments Utilizing Mindfulness 53

4 Overview of MBCT for PTSD 58

Outline of MBCT Sessions 59

Basic CBT Principles Used in MBCT 66

MBCT Mindfulness Exercises 75

Mindful Inquiry 92

5 Delivery of MBCT for PTSD 98

Which Delivery Format is Best to Use and When? 98

MBCT for PTSD Delivered in an Individual Format 99

MBCT for PTSD Delivered in a Group Format 124

Practicalities for Conducting MBCT Sessions for PTSD 131

Future Directions 135

6 Developing Personal and Professional Competence 140

The Importance of the Therapist’s Own Practice 140

Mindfulness and Therapist Self]Care 142

Developing Competence in MBCT for PTSD 143

Resources 148

References 156

Index 182

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 6 May 2016
      ISBN-13 9781118691441
      978-1118691441
      ISBN-10 111869144X
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      Psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      MBCT for PTSD provides solid principles, practical tools, and numerous case examples for integrating mindfulness into PTSD treatment. Based on the authors experience in the first randomized controlled clinical trial, this pioneering book expands the range of potential treatment options.

      Table of Contents

      Notes on Authors ix

      Foreword xi

      Acknowledgments xiii

      Notes on Audio Resources xv

      1 Introduction 1

      2 Trauma, PTSD, and Current Treatments 7

      Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD 7

      Biology of PTSD 10

      Who develops PTSD? 12

      Current Evidence]Based Treatments for PTSD 13

      3 Mindfulness 22

      Mindfulness Defined 22

      Mechanisms of Action 34

      How Mindfulness is Different 51

      Treatments Utilizing Mindfulness 53

      4 Overview of MBCT for PTSD 58

      Outline of MBCT Sessions 59

      Basic CBT Principles Used in MBCT 66

      MBCT Mindfulness Exercises 75

      Mindful Inquiry 92

      5 Delivery of MBCT for PTSD 98

      Which Delivery Format is Best to Use and When? 98

      MBCT for PTSD Delivered in an Individual Format 99

      MBCT for PTSD Delivered in a Group Format 124

      Practicalities for Conducting MBCT Sessions for PTSD 131

      Future Directions 135

      6 Developing Personal and Professional Competence 140

      The Importance of the Therapist’s Own Practice 140

      Mindfulness and Therapist Self]Care 142

      Developing Competence in MBCT for PTSD 143

      Resources 148

      References 156

      Index 182

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