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Meditation and psychotherapy.

J L Craven1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|October 1, 1989
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Meditation offers potential psychotherapeutic benefits and can aid in psychological change. Integrating meditation with modern psychotherapy may enhance treatment outcomes and encourage further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness Studies

Background:

  • Meditation is increasingly recognized for its psychotherapeutic potential.
  • Modern psychotherapy can benefit from integrating contemplative practices.
  • Understanding the intersection of meditation and psychology is crucial for advancing mental health treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe meditative practices.
  • To explore the integration of meditation with modern psychotherapeutic interventions.
  • To highlight the potential benefits of meditation in psychotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis.
  • Examination of meditative techniques and their application in therapy.
  • Comparison of meditation principles with psychological formulations.

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Main Results:

  • Meditation shows promise in contributing to psychotherapeutic change.
  • Similarities and complementary aspects exist between meditation disciplines and psychological theories.
  • Evidence supports meditation as an adjunct to traditional therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Further understanding of meditation can increase its acceptance in psychotherapy.
  • Meditation can serve as a valuable tool for psychotherapeutic change.
  • Facilitating research on meditation is essential for validating its efficacy.