Table of Contents
Notes on Authors ix
Foreword xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Notes on Audio Resources xv
1 Introduction 1
2 Trauma, PTSD, and Current Treatments 7
Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD 7
Biology of PTSD 10
Who develops PTSD? 12
Current Evidence-Based Treatments for PTSD 13
3 Mindfulness 22
Mindfulness Defined 22
Mechanisms of Action 34
How Mindfulness is Different 51
Treatments Utilizing Mindfulness 53
4 Overview of MBCT for PTSD 58
Outline of MBCT Sessions 59
Basic CBT Principles Used in MBCT 66
MBCT Mindfulness Exercises 75
Mindful Inquiry 92
5 Delivery of MBCT for PTSD 98
Which Delivery Format is Best to Use and When? 98
MBCT for PTSD Delivered in an Individual Format 99
MBCT for PTSD Delivered in a Group Format 124
Practicalities for Conducting MBCT Sessions for PTSD 131
Future Directions 135
6 Developing Personal and Professional Competence 140
The Importance of the Therapist’s Own Practice 140
Mindfulness and Therapist Self-Care 142
Developing Competence in MBCT for PTSD 143
Resources 148
References 156
Index 182