Is mindfulness‐based therapy an effective intervention for obsessive–intrusive thoughts: a case series

• DOI: 10.1002/cpp.665
• Publication Date: 2009-12-29T06:29:59Z
• Authors: Megan Wilkinson‐T...; Laura Bocci; Kirsty Thorne; Jane Herlihy
• Keywords: Adult; Male; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Personality Inventory; Psychometrics; 05 social sciences; Pilot Projects; Awareness; Middle Aged; Relaxation Therapy; 16. Peace & justice; Combined Modality Therapy; 3. Good health; Thinking; Treatment Outcome; Behavior Therapy; Practice, Psychological; Humans; Attention; Female; 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences; Defense Mechanisms; Follow-Up Studies

Abstract Despite the efficacy of cognitive‐behavioural interventions in improving experience obsessions and compulsions, some people do not benefit from this approach. The present research uses a case series design to establish whether mindfulness‐based therapy could those experiencing obsessive–intrusive thoughts by targeting thought–action fusion thought suppression. Three participants received relaxation control intervention followed six‐session which emphasized daily practice. Following all demonstrated reductions Yale‐Brown Obsessive–Compulsive Scale scores below clinical levels, with two maintaining at follow‐up. Qualitative analysis post‐therapy feedback suggested that mindfulness skills such as observation, awareness acceptance were seen helpful managing being limited small participant numbers, these results suggest may be beneficial intrusive unwanted further possible approach larger samples. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Key Practitioner Message: • Preliminary evidence is provided for use obsessive thoughts. Mindfulness processes useful management thought‐action