Religiously oriented mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
1Regent University, Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, CRB 161, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, USA. willhat@regent.edu
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|January 10, 2009
Summary
This study explores religiously integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It examines applying third-wave CBT principles to a Christian client, addressing challenges and rationales for theistic integration in mental healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has evolved through three waves.
- Second-generation CBT saw the rise of religiously accommodating approaches.
- Third-wave CBT incorporates spiritual themes, often from Eastern traditions.
Observation:
- The study explores the intersection of religious accommodation and CBT.
- It highlights the development of religiously accommodative CBT in the second wave.
- Third-wave CBT traditions have engaged with spiritual themes, particularly from Eastern religions.
Findings:
- A religiously congruent third-wave cognitive therapy was applied to a depressed Christian client.
- The study discusses conceptual challenges and rationales for integrating such treatments with theistic clients.
- Theoretical, clinical, and empirical support exists for religiously accommodative CBT.
Implications:
- This work suggests potential for religiously congruent third-wave CBT with Christian and other theistic populations.
- It addresses the need for culturally sensitive and spiritually integrated mental health interventions.
- Further research is warranted on the application and efficacy of these integrated approaches.
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