Mindfulness and modification therapy for behavioral dysregulation: Results from a pilot study targeting alcohol use and aggression in women
Wupperman P, Marlatt GA, Cunningham A, Bowen S, Berking M, Mulvihill-Rivera N, Easton C (2012)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2012
Journal
Book Volume: 68
Pages Range: 50-66
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1002/jclp.20830
Abstract
Objectives: Increasing evidence suggests that deficits in mindfulness (awareness, attentiveness, and acceptance of the present moment) play a role in a range of disorders involving behavioral dysregulation. This paper adds to that literature by describing a transdiagnostic psychotherapy (Mindfulness & Modification Therapy; MMT) developed to target behavioral dysregulation. Design: An open-treatment pilot-trial investigated the feasibility, acceptability, and pre-post effects of MMT targeting women (N = 14) court-referred for alcohol abuse/dependence and aggression. Results: Pre-post comparisons revealed significant decreases in alcohol use, drug use, and aggression. In addition, the retention rate was 93%. Conclusion: Preliminary evidence suggests that MMT is a feasible and acceptable treatment that decreases dysregulated behaviors such as substance use and aggression, while also potentially increasing retention. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Philipps-Universität Marburg
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Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
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City University of New York CUNY
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University of Washington
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Yale School of Medicine
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Philipps-Universität Marburg
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Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
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APA:
Wupperman, P., Marlatt, G.A., Cunningham, A., Bowen, S., Berking, M., Mulvihill-Rivera, N., & Easton, C. (2012). Mindfulness and modification therapy for behavioral dysregulation: Results from a pilot study targeting alcohol use and aggression in women. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 68(1), 50-66. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jclp.20830
MLA:
Wupperman, Peggilee, et al. "Mindfulness and modification therapy for behavioral dysregulation: Results from a pilot study targeting alcohol use and aggression in women." Journal of Clinical Psychology 68.1 (2012): 50-66.
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