The Theoretical and Empirical Basis for Meditation as an Intervention for PTSD
| Autor: | Jessica Bomyea, Michael Essex, Steven D. Hickman, Ariel J. Lang, Raquel C. Good, Jill E. Bormann, Jennifer L. Strauss |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Chronic condition
Evidence-based practice Mindfulness Psychotherapist media_common.quotation_subject Metacognition Stress Disorders Post-Traumatic Mantra Clinical Psychology Meditation Quality of life (healthcare) Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) Intervention (counseling) Developmental and Educational Psychology Humans Psychology media_common Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Behavior Modification. 36:759-786 |
| ISSN: | 1552-4167 0145-4455 |
| Popis: | In spite of the existence of good empirically supported treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), consumers and providers continue to ask for more options for managing this common and often chronic condition. Meditation-based approaches are being widely implemented, but there is minimal research rigorously assessing their effectiveness. This article reviews meditation as an intervention for PTSD, considering three major types of meditative practices: mindfulness, mantra, and compassion meditation. The mechanisms by which these approaches may effectively reduce PTSD symptoms and improve quality of life are presented. Empirical evidence of the efficacy of meditation for PTSD is very limited but holds some promise. Additional evaluation of meditation-based treatment appears to be warranted. |
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