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What is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, what are its benefits, and who is it suitable for?

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a relatively new form of therapy that takes features from both mindfulness techniques and cognitive therapy.

Mindfulness can be described as being in the present moment and being aware of one’s body, thoughts, surroundings and feelings. It has roots in Buddhist traditions and has increasingly been adapted for use in therapy. Mindfulness can increase concentration levels,
and can help both mental and physical conditions including obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, and prevention of relapse in depression and drug addiction. (more…)