Rooyesh-e- Ravanshenasi Journal(RRJ)

Mindfulness is a form of meditation rooted in the teachings of Eastern religious and particularly Buddhism. And in simple language it means being aware of your thoughts, behavior, emotions and special form of attention. Therapy based on mindfulness and acceptance as a cognitive-behavioral therapy known as the third wave. This therapy, mindfulness fundamental (basic) as the goal of treatment is integrates with the exercises such as stopping conscious thinking Viewing non-judgmental person's own thoughts. Mindfulness as "particular attention the target, now and without judgment" is defined. Through purposefully and non-judgmental attention and a particular way to the moment and the current situation arises this definition has three components of mindfulness. In an effort to express the components of mindfulness as simple and understandable structures, the fundamental components of mindfulness include purpose or intention, attention and attitude is extracted. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is effective for reducing depression, anxiety, dysfunctional attitudes and thoughts. The results also suggest that this approach could be effective to prevent depression and anxiety. Therefore above article while described how the creation and evolution of this therapy been paid and will be described basic goals, define therapeutic components, different communication approaches to experience the theoretical foundations of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is used in (MBCT).