Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Service Description

MBCT is an intervention designed for individuals with a history of depression, and is also beneficial for those who experience stress or anxiety. It is one of the most widely used and researched mindfulness-based approaches. MBCT combines the concepts of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with principles of mindfulness to help prevent relapse from negative routines, thoughts and behaviors. MBCT was developed by Zindel Segal, Mark Williams and John Teasdale, and is based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. The approach teaches how to find a new way of relating to thoughts, feelings, and body sensations that helps to break out of old patterns that have been perpetuating difficulties. Clinical research has demonstrated MBCT to be as effective as antidepressants in reducing relapse of depression.  MBCT is an eight-week program that meets for two hours a week, with about one hour of home practice daily. It requires a lot of commitment, but is very rewarding! If you'd like to sign up, please contact me and I will get in touch to set up an initial interview to ensure the program is a good fit. The next group will be in-person at Sol Center, running Wednesdays 2-4 pm, April 23 - June 11, 2025. Use this link to learn more: https://solcenter.com/schedule/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-mbct/