Chapter 16: Mindfulness Approaches

Mindfulness Based Approaches are designed to deliberately focus one’s attention on the present experience in a way that is non-judgmental.The practice requires that one intentionally directs focus away from states of mind that would otherwise occupy them, such as frightening or worrisome thoughts, and instead observe and accept the present situation and all it has to offer, regardless of whether that is good or bad. Mindfulness approaches include mindfulness based cognitive therapy, mindfulness-based stress reductions, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

This is a positive way to explore the non- judgemental practice of a present situation. We should be observers of what happens around us, and not blindly taking these events or experiences as about ourselves. We change from situation to situation , but if we get stuck in our sense of self, we may be inconsistent with our views. We need to consciously choose our thoughts and behaviors.

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