Evaluation of the contribution of values clarification to a brief mindfulness meditation intervention for anxiety

ConclusionsThough findings are preliminary, brief VC exercises may not enhance outcomes that follow from mindfulness practice. Additional research is needed to isolate specific and shared impacts of mindfulness‐based and values‐based treatment strategies on anxiety symptoms and quality of life.

Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology - March 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Christopher R. Berghoff, John P. Forsyth, Timothy R. Ritzert, Georg H. Eifert, Drew A. Anderson Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research