Mindfulness: Bridging the Theories of Psychotherapy Numerous theories have arisen through the field of psychology, each building upon each other or disputing the belief structure of the others. Each therapist seeking to recognize or resolve the suffering of the individual. Suffering is common to all psychology. The practice of mindfulness, from the Buddhist philosophy, is the common key to these theories, if not always acknowledged or fully realized. The concept of mindfulness is intertwined within psychotherapy theories. Mindfulness is the key to unite theories of psychotherapy, end suffering in individuals, and improve the lives of every individual and society.
Although it is common, it is often disguised as various other conditions or symptoms: …show more content…
Although, its significance was acknowledged its implementation within psychotherapy was not fully recognized. Although Freud acknowledged that he did not fully understand the concepts of Eastern philosophy, he described the “oceanic feeling in meditation was an essentially regressive experience (Germer, 2005 p. 11).” Carl Jung, Erich Fromm, and Karen Horney each explored the concepts of Eastern philosophy and Buddhism. The influence of popular celebrities, such as the Beatles, exploring the practices of Eastern philosophy implanted the concept of mindfulness in the Zeitgeist of the 1960s and 1970s. Thus, many therapists were exposed to the concepts of Buddhism and meditation as possible links to the removal of …show more content…
However, the training of yoga and meditation techniques has been introduced to kindergarten children within the United States. Future research is required prior to judgment on the effectiveness of this training but the children are capable of learning the basic concepts and techniques of mindfulness training. Therefore, they incorporating mindfulness into their development. Additionally, although individuals may not be capable of mastering the techniques does not diminish the possible benefits of treatment.
Further research in mindfulness psychotherapy continues to show the effectiveness of treatment and coincides with neurobiological research demonstrating its effectiveness. Mindfulness therapy has been successfully applied to a vast range of therapies and has demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of numerous disorders, both mental and physical. Thus, the emergence of mindfulness therapy will continue to expand and be recognized as the key to
Although it is common, it is often disguised as various other conditions or symptoms: …show more content…
Although, its significance was acknowledged its implementation within psychotherapy was not fully recognized. Although Freud acknowledged that he did not fully understand the concepts of Eastern philosophy, he described the “oceanic feeling in meditation was an essentially regressive experience (Germer, 2005 p. 11).” Carl Jung, Erich Fromm, and Karen Horney each explored the concepts of Eastern philosophy and Buddhism. The influence of popular celebrities, such as the Beatles, exploring the practices of Eastern philosophy implanted the concept of mindfulness in the Zeitgeist of the 1960s and 1970s. Thus, many therapists were exposed to the concepts of Buddhism and meditation as possible links to the removal of …show more content…
However, the training of yoga and meditation techniques has been introduced to kindergarten children within the United States. Future research is required prior to judgment on the effectiveness of this training but the children are capable of learning the basic concepts and techniques of mindfulness training. Therefore, they incorporating mindfulness into their development. Additionally, although individuals may not be capable of mastering the techniques does not diminish the possible benefits of treatment.
Further research in mindfulness psychotherapy continues to show the effectiveness of treatment and coincides with neurobiological research demonstrating its effectiveness. Mindfulness therapy has been successfully applied to a vast range of therapies and has demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of numerous disorders, both mental and physical. Thus, the emergence of mindfulness therapy will continue to expand and be recognized as the key to