title: Collaboration in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
abstract: In this article, we describe the nature of therapeutic collaboration between psychotherapist and group participants in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), which occurs in a group format and incorporates cognitive therapy and mindfulness practices with the aim of preventing depression relapse. Collaboration is a central part of two components of MBCT: inquiry and leading mindfulness practices. During the process of inquiry, the therapist-initiated questions about the participant's moment-to-moment experience of the practice occurs in a context of curious, open, and warm attitudes. In addition, collaboration is maintained through co-participation in mindfulness practices. We provide a case illustration of collaboration in these contexts and conclude with recommendations for clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of 345 UCB, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309-0345, USA. jennifer.felder@colorado.edu
authors.forename: Jennifer N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Felder
authors.forename: Sona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dimidjian
authors.forename: Zindel
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Segal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D016896:Treatment Outcome