Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, Second Edition

This second edition is the definitive professional guide to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), written by its originators Zindel V. Segal, J. Mark G. Williams and John D. Teasdale. It presents a rigorously developed program that integrates cognitive therapy with mindfulness meditation to help prevent the recurrence of depression.

What it is about

The book details the theory, evidence and session-by-session structure of the MBCT program. It explains how mindfulness practice can interrupt the automatic patterns of rumination that contribute to depressive relapse. Combining clinical science with practical instruction, the authors guide practitioners through delivering the eight-week course and adapting it to the needs of their groups.

Key topics

• Foundations and clinical rationale of MBCT
• The role of rumination and negative thinking in depressive relapse
• Session-by-session structure of the eight-week program
• Core mindfulness practices including the body scan and sitting meditation
• Integrating cognitive therapy principles with contemplative practice
• Guidance for facilitators leading MBCT groups

Who it is for

This is a professional text intended for psychologists, therapists, counselors and healthcare practitioners who wish to understand or deliver MBCT. Advanced students and mindfulness teachers seeking an evidence-informed, structured approach will also find it invaluable.

Relevance for mindfulness & biofeedback

MBCT builds on mindfulness meditation, which complements biofeedback and neurofeedback training by cultivating attention, awareness and self-regulation. The book’s focus on observing thoughts and mental patterns without reacting resonates with the reflective, present-moment orientation central to mind-body and physiological training approaches.

Book details

• Authors: Zindel V. Segal, J. Mark G. Williams, John D. Teasdale
• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Edition: Second Edition
• Language: English

We recommend this book as further reading. The purchase is made directly on Amazon.