Mindfulness is a form of meditative practice in which participants are taught to bring a heightened awareness to the present moment, without judgement or reaction. Although there are a number of different intervention types, in mental health services it is often used with cognitive therapy, or stress reduction principles to help people experiencing a wide range of physical and mental health concerns. Although variations in treatment format exist, it is typically delivered in a structured group intervention comprised of eight, 2-hour sessions.
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