Commentary: Mindfulness and CBT: a conceptual integration bridging ancient wisdom and modern cognitive theories of psychopathology.
Front Psychol April 22, 2025 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1565835 via PubMed Central
Summary
This commentary argues for a conceptual integration of mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), linking ancient contemplative wisdom with modern cognitive theories of psychopathology. The author suggests that combining these approaches can enhance understanding and treatment of mental disorders by bridging historical meditative traditions and contemporary psychological frameworks. The paper discusses how mindfulness techniques can complement CBT's focus on maladaptive thought patterns, potentially offering a more holistic therapeutic model.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Mindfulness and CBT can be conceptually integrated by bridging ancient wisdom with modern cognitive theories of psychopathology. |
Abstract
Commentary: Mindfulness and CBT: a conceptual integration bridging ancient wisdom and modern cognitive theories of psychopathology.