Mindfulness : a foothold for Rogers's humanistic person-centred approach

摘要

This article probed and contextualised the strong parallels between meditation derivedmindfulness and Rogers’s humanistic person-centred (PC) approach. This was done through aconceptual and evaluative literature review of the PC framework in relation to definitivedescriptions of mindfulness. Elements of mindfulness within the core conditions of PCtherapy were explored and verified. Quotations, pragmatic, behavioural descriptions andexplications provided evidence of a shared ideology inherent in both concepts via “way ofbeing”. The findings suggested that mindfulness cultivates, harmonises and deepens essentialtherapist qualities in PC therapy. This review article could supply a rationale for significantinferences in the implementation of meditation-inspired activities in the practical preparationof trainee therapists as well as optimising proficiency and refinement in professional practice.