Mindfulness training is a practical approach that develops intention and attention, allowing people to cultivate awareness and to have more choices. MBSR and MBCT training uses a combination of mindfulness meditation, body awareness, yoga, and exploration of patterns of behavior, thinking, feeling, and action. Mindfulness can be understood as the non-judgemental acceptance and “open-hearted” investigation of present moment experiences. MBSR/MBCT training includes awareness of body sensations, internal mental states, thoughts, emotions, impulses, as well as mental and somatic memories.  

MBCT, or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, is a psychotherapeutic approach that combines mindfulness meditation with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles to prevent the relapse of depression. It teaches individuals to be aware of their thoughts and feelings in the present moment without judgment, fostering a new relationship with negative thought patterns to prevent them from spiraling into depressive episodes

MBSR, or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, is an evidence-based, eight-week educational program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn that uses mindfulness practices like meditation, body scans, and gentle yoga to teach individuals how to manage stress, reduce anxiety and depression, and cope with chronic pain. The program cultivates present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance of one's thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations to foster well-being and emotional resilience

The differences between MBCT and MBSR