Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy 

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, MBCT, is a modified form of cognitive therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices that include present moment awareness, meditation and breathing exercises. This therapy was formulated to address depression. Using these tools, mindfulness and meditation are taught to bring the individual into the here and now as well as break away from negative thought patterns that can cause a decline into a mood-disordered state; MBCT can help a person let go of a difficult frame of mind before it takes hold.

 

The emotional and physical benefits of meditation are endless, just to name a few; they include, lowering resting heart rate, lowering resting blood pressure, improving quality of sleep, managing stress, managing anxiety, managing depression, and reducing negative emotions; there are many other benefits too.