INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MINDFULNESS: THE CASE OF SARA
The article explores the relationship between Integrative Psychotherapy and mindfulness on a theoretical as well as practical level. Although mindfulness is not an explicit constituent of Integrative Psychotherapy, the two are arguably a natural fit. Mindfulness has the potential to enhance internal...
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| author | Mihael Černetič |
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| description | The article explores the relationship between Integrative Psychotherapy and mindfulness on a theoretical as well as practical level. Although mindfulness is not an explicit constituent of Integrative Psychotherapy, the two are arguably a natural fit. Mindfulness has the potential to enhance internal and external contact, a central concept in Integrative Psychotherapy, as well as strengthen a client’s Adult ego state. This article presents a case study whereby Integrative Psychotherapy is analysed from the perspective of mindfulness. Within the course of therapy, parallels were observed between the client's increased mindfulness, improved internal and external contact, strengthened Adult ego state, mastery of introjections, as well as diminished feelings of guilt, improved mood, self care and ability to engage in appropriate separation and individuation. These gains support the conclusion that Integrative Psychotherapy and mindfulness are inherently related and that explicit incorporation of mindfulness may enhance the therapeutic process of Integrative Psychotherapy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1aa8d3b2052046ef958fbeaa80ebe0042022-12-22T02:46:09ZengInternational Integrative Psychotherapy AssociationInternational Journal of Integrative Psychotherapy2156-97032015-02-01515371INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MINDFULNESS: THE CASE OF SARAMihael ČernetičThe article explores the relationship between Integrative Psychotherapy and mindfulness on a theoretical as well as practical level. Although mindfulness is not an explicit constituent of Integrative Psychotherapy, the two are arguably a natural fit. Mindfulness has the potential to enhance internal and external contact, a central concept in Integrative Psychotherapy, as well as strengthen a client’s Adult ego state. This article presents a case study whereby Integrative Psychotherapy is analysed from the perspective of mindfulness. Within the course of therapy, parallels were observed between the client's increased mindfulness, improved internal and external contact, strengthened Adult ego state, mastery of introjections, as well as diminished feelings of guilt, improved mood, self care and ability to engage in appropriate separation and individuation. These gains support the conclusion that Integrative Psychotherapy and mindfulness are inherently related and that explicit incorporation of mindfulness may enhance the therapeutic process of Integrative Psychotherapy.http://www.integrative-journal.com/index.php/ijip/article/download/88/66integrative psychotherapymindfulnessawareness |
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| title | INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MINDFULNESS: THE CASE OF SARA |
| title_full | INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MINDFULNESS: THE CASE OF SARA |
| title_fullStr | INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MINDFULNESS: THE CASE OF SARA |
| title_full_unstemmed | INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MINDFULNESS: THE CASE OF SARA |
| title_short | INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MINDFULNESS: THE CASE OF SARA |
| title_sort | integrative psychotherapy and mindfulness the case of sara |
| topic | integrative psychotherapy mindfulness awareness |
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