NDLI: Benefits and Barriers to Attending MBCT Reunion Meetings: An Insider Perspective

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Hopkins, Vivienne Kuyken, Willem
Copyright Year	2012
Abstract	Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a promising approach aimed at the prevention of relapse in people suffering from recurrent depression. However, little is known about what factors support gains in the longer term. This study examines participants’ experiences of the perceived benefits and barriers to MBCT reunion attendance. Thirteen people, who had participated in MBCT classes for recurrent depression within a primary care setting, were interviewed about their experiences of the reunion meetings or their reasons for not attending. Seven of these had completed their program within the previous 12 to 18 months at the time of interview, and six had completed their program between 20 and 48 months prior to the time of the interview. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to analyze participants’ accounts. Four themes highlighted the participants’ experiences: in terms of benefits, reunion attendees experienced the reunions as a booster reminding them of their mindfulness practices and as a sanctuary where these practices were further nurtured within an accepting and compassionate environment. Barriers to reunion attendance were difficulties around the group experience and wanting to put the experience behind them. This related to the memory of depression as well as to the program and group experience for some individuals. Theoretical, clinical and research implications are discussed.
Starting Page	139
Ending Page	150
Page Count	12
File Format	PDF
ISSN	18688527
Journal	Mindfulness
Volume Number	3
Issue Number	2
e-ISSN	18688535
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2012-03-04
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Depression Relapse prevention Reunion attendance Qualitative Psychology Pediatrics Social Sciences Public Health/Gesundheitswesen Child and School Psychology Cognitive Psychology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Experimental and Cognitive Psychology Developmental and Educational Psychology Health (social science) Social Psychology Applied Psychology

Sl.	Authority	Responsibilities	Communication Details
1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
5	Website/Portal (Helpdesk)	Queries regarding NDLI and its services	support@ndl.gov.in
6	Contents and Copyright Issues	Queries related to content curation and copyright issues	content@ndl.gov.in
7	National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club)	Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach	clubsupport@ndl.gov.in
8	Digital Preservation Centre (DPC)	Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books	dpc@ndl.gov.in
9	IDR Setup or Support	Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops	idr@ndl.gov.in

Preliminary Long-Term Follow-up of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy-Induced Remission of Depression

Don't Forget Your Body: Mindfulness, Embodiment, and the Treatment of Depression

Using MBCT in a Chronic Pain Setting: A Qualitative Analysis of Participants’ Experiences

Relating Mindfully: A Qualitative Exploration of Changes in Relationships Through Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

The Role of the Teacher in Mindfulness-Based Approaches: A Qualitative Study

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Health Anxiety (Hypochondriasis): Rationale, Implementation and Case Illustration

Mindfulness Apprenticeship: A new Model of NHS-Based MBCT Teacher Training

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Mental Health Professionals: A Long-Term Qualitative Follow-up Study

MBCT for Patients with Respiratory Conditions Who Experience Anxiety and Depression: A Qualitative Study

Benefits and Barriers to Attending MBCT Reunion Meetings: An Insider Perspective

Similar Documents

Preliminary Long-Term Follow-up of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy-Induced Remission of Depression

Don't Forget Your Body: Mindfulness, Embodiment, and the Treatment of Depression

Using MBCT in a Chronic Pain Setting: A Qualitative Analysis of Participants’ Experiences

Relating Mindfully: A Qualitative Exploration of Changes in Relationships Through Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

The Role of the Teacher in Mindfulness-Based Approaches: A Qualitative Study

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Health Anxiety (Hypochondriasis): Rationale, Implementation and Case Illustration

Mindfulness Apprenticeship: A new Model of NHS-Based MBCT Teacher Training

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Mental Health Professionals: A Long-Term Qualitative Follow-up Study

MBCT for Patients with Respiratory Conditions Who Experience Anxiety and Depression: A Qualitative Study

Benefits and Barriers to Attending MBCT Reunion Meetings: An Insider Perspective