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Case Study Analysis using Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Raquel Johnson
Grand Canyon University
PCN-500-0501 Counseling Theories
December 14, 2014

Case Study Analysis using Mindfulness-Based Therapy

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Mindfulness therapeutic approach is defined as being able to pay attention in the present moment without passing judgment. It is the representation of not what you are doing but the state of being in which you are alert of the present while not involving your inner and outer setting to come in between. Mindfulness is the state of regulating one’s self of your attention and your ability to focus on breathing, eating as well as other factors. …show more content…

It also includes illnesses such as bipolar disorder, depression, and borderline personality disorders. People often experience uncontrollable thoughts on a regular basis which are negative depending on how far his or her depression has become. In order to cope with the reoccurrence of negative thoughts, meditation can be used to train one’s self to be weary of lingering thoughts, thus bringing your attention to focusing on more positive ones in the present moment. Those experiencing depression, tend to have a lot of consistent negative thoughts about their stressors. With a compilation of mindfulness based stress reduction and cognitive therapy, this approach to treating depression has become very …show more content…

Many seem to find his or her purpose in life through connecting with family, peers, spirituality, or volunteer work. Getting enough sleep also contributes to stress as well. Sleeping is one way at which the body recovers from stress. If there are factors resulting in Anna getting a lack of sleep, in addition to stress then she should write each event down and maintain good record upkeep. Keeping a record of each factor and event is also another outlet that could rid you of stress thus allowing you to feel relieved and getting some rest. An example of this is, if you are worried about forgetting to take the trash out, perhaps making a note of it could release your stress of being

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