
Abstract
Mindfulness as a clinical and nonclinical intervention for a variety of symptoms has recently received a substantial amount of interest. Although the application of mindfulness appears straightforward and its effectiveness is well supported, the concept may easily be misunderstood. This misunderstanding may severely limit the benefit of mindfulness-based interventions. It is therefore necessary to understand that the characteristics of mindfulness are based on a set of seemingly paradoxical structures. This article discusses the underlying paradox by disentangling it into five dialectical positions - activity vs. passivity, wanting vs. non-wanting, changing vs. non-changing, non-judging vs. non-reacting, and active acceptance vs. passive acceptance, respectively. Finally, the practical implications for the medical professional as well as potential caveats are discussed.
Item Type: | Journal article |
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Form of publication: | Publisher's Version |
Faculties: | Psychology and Education Science > Department Psychology |
Subjects: | 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 150 Psychology 600 Technology > 610 Medicine and health |
URN: | urn:nbn:de:bvb:19-epub-24433-4 |
ISSN: | 1747-5341 |
Language: | English |
Item ID: | 24433 |
Date Deposited: | 31. Mar 2015, 09:28 |
Last Modified: | 04. Nov 2020, 13:06 |