Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT)
Florida Mental Health Disorder Treatment
Our Florida MCBT program helps patients struggling with substance use and other mental health disorders. Mindful cognitive behavioral therapy identifies the connection between patients’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. Typically, individuals with addiction problems are not self-aware to recognize on their own.
In our Fort Myers treatment center, our therapists work alongside patients to acknowledge the thought patterns and behaviors that keep them stuck in a never-ending cycle of addiction. At this point, they can start to substitute old thinking and consequential behaviors them with new ones to set the stage for their recovery program. At the same time, the National Institute of Health signals studies that MCBT is significantly more effective than standard CBT.
What is MCBT?
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT) is an effective psychotherapy treatment for individuals with chronic depression and increasing feelings of melancholy. MBCT can be a beneficial treatment for a range of mental health problems such as anxiety disorders. This advanced form of CBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness exercises such as meditation, yoga other therapeutic activities. It is an important treatment modality at our Southwest Florida recovery campus.
Fort Myers MCBT Program
Florida Behavioral Health Therapy
In our Fort Myers MCBT program, patients are educated about depression and what makes them vulnerable to negative moods and downward spirals. The goal is to help patients develop ways to recognize and accept their thoughts while practicing self-compassion.
Mindful CBT is an approach that combines traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with mindfulness practices. It integrates strategies from both disciplines to help individuals develop awareness of their thoughts and emotions while also learning to modify negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Core Theories of Mindful CBT
Mindfulness: Developing present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance of thoughts and emotions.
Cognitive Restructuring: Identifying and challenging distorted thought patterns that contribute to distress.
Behavioral Activation: Encouraging engagement in positive activities to improve mood and break cycles of avoidance or depression.
Self-Compassion: Cultivating a kind and accepting attitude toward oneself.
Emotional Regulation: Learning how to respond to emotions in a balanced and effective way.
How Will MCBT Help Me?
MCBT is clinically proven to treat patients who suffer from recurrent depressive episodes. There is evidence that it can help treat anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and general low mood or unhappiness. Research also suggests that MCBT can also help reduce cravings for alcohol and substances holistically.
MCBT provides patients with the tools they need to quit engaging with automatic thought processes that worsen depression. By implementing proper coping skills and becoming aware of distressing thoughts and emotions, patients learn to let go of old feelings and behaviors.
How Does MCBT Work?
Your thoughts are powerful. They can directly affect your feelings and actions. MBCT teaches patients how to separate themselves from their negative thoughts and emotions during and after a depressive episode by combining cognitive therapy and mindfulness to improve mental health and provides patients with more self-help tools to manage their emotions.
What is the difference between DBT and MCBT?
Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Celadon
MCBT Treatment Center in Fort Myers
As a board-certified AHCA mental health treatment center in Fort Myers, our licensed mental health professionals have MCBT specific training. At the same time, we utilize MCBT at inpatient and outpatient levels of care to ensure continued patient progress.
In addition, their extensive experience and teaching hours help patients feel comfortable. This is important because successful MCBT relies upon patient-therapist collaboration. As trust is established, lots of questions and revelations come to light that creates a pathway to a new way of thinking and resource tools that help curb old emotions before they spiral out of control. MCBT is a powerful holistic therapy and a game changer for those with severe depression and other mood disorders.
