Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy With Older Adults: An Exploratory Study

Mariko A. Foulk; Berit Ingersoll-Dayton; Janet Kavanagh; Elizabeth Robinson; Helen C. Kales

doi:10.1080/01634372.2013.869787

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy With Older Adults: An Exploratory Study

Mariko A. Foulk, Berit Ingersoll-Dayton, Janet Kavanagh, Elizabeth Robinson, Helen C. Kales

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An 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) group for older adults with depression and/or anxiety is described. This article is based on an exploratory study of this therapeutic approach and changes in participants' symptoms associated with participation. Pre-post data from 5 MBCT groups showed significant improvements in reported anxiety, ruminative thoughts, and sleep problems and a reduction in depressive symptoms. Case examples are presented to illustrate these symptom changes. Findings showed that this nonpharmacological intervention is acceptable to older adults and is associated with positive changes. Suggestions are provided for both practitioners and researchers interested in using MBCT with older adults.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	498-520
Number of pages	23
Journal	Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume	57
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2013.869787
State	Published - Jul 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

anxiety
depression
group therapy
mindfulness

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Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Nursing (miscellaneous)

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