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emotional and behavioural patterns. Since the first publications in
1984, ACT has seen more published studies, more randomised
controlled studies, and more participants in outcome studies than DBT,
MBCT, or any of the other 'Third Wave Therapies'.
The Benefits of Mindfulness for Therapists & Coaches
Facilitates empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
Allows you to stay focused and present, even when your client is
not.
Helps you stay grounded, centred and composed, even in the midst
of clients' emotional turmoil
Enables a healthy attitude to therapeutic outcomes: neither
complacent nor overly-attached.
Helps you maintain direction and focus for therapy.
Increases your skills at observing your clients' responses.
Some Mindfulness Techniques
1. RAIN.
In his blog “Difficult Emotions: One Approach You’ll Want to Try,” Dr.
Goldstein writes:
In the mindfulness circles the acronym R.A.I.N has floated around to
support people in dealing with difficult emotions. It has been found in
Tara Brach’s book Radical Acceptance, Jack Kornfield has said it, and
you will find it the upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Workbook that I have co-authored with Bob Stahl, Ph.D (February,
2010). Here is a sneak peek:
“R” is to recognize when a strong emotion is present. “A” is to allow or
acknowledge that it is indeed there. “I” is to investigate and bring selfinquiry to the body, feelings, and mind, and “N” is to non-identify with
what’s there. This non-identification is very useful in that it helps to
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