Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT is a method that integrates mindfulness meditation and cognitive therapy. Evidence has shown it to be effective for prevention of relapse for people who have experienced multiple episodes of major depression and are in remission at the time they participate in the program. Participants will learn a combination of skills from mindfulness meditation (non-judging, present-moment awareness) and cognitive therapy as a means to relate more effectively to thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations that contribute to depressive relapse. This is an 8-week program.
Upcoming MBCT classes:
- Mondays, January 25—March 15, 2009, 4-6 p.m.
- Deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Schedule an Intake (required)
- An intake session is required with the group facilitator in the UI Hospitals and Clinics Department of Psychiatry.
- Email: mindfulness@uiowa.edu or call us at 319-384-5089 to schedule
Who can MBCT help?
People who have had at least two prior episodes of major depression, have a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent, and are in at least partial remission may benefit from this program. People who have diagnoses of anxiety disorders, with prior episodes of depression are also welcome in this group.
Reasons not to participate in MBCT
Participants must meet the criteria stated above. Persons should not be referred to this group who have current or past psychotic features; have received ECT within the past 6 months; are actively abusing substances; have current suicidality or who are unable to function appropriately in a group setting.
Note to healthcare providers: If you have questions regarding the appropriateness of a referral contact Bev Klug:
Facilitator’s Contact Information in Department of Psychiatry, UIHC
Bev Klug, M.A., LMFT
Phone: (319) 384-5089
Email: mindfulness@uiowa.edu
Referral Process
People who are interested in participating in the MBCT group must do an intake session with the facilitator in the Department of Psychiatry at UIHC (see contact information below).
MBCT Fees
MBCT is covered by most insurance providers who cover group therapy.
Participants who have insurance that covers mental health/group therapy will be billed for the required intake session as individual therapy at $166 and each of the 8 weekly group sessions as group therapy for $112 each.
If participants have a co-payment, that will be paid at each visit. Participants who do not have insurance or choose not to use it will be required to pay for the intake session when they attend it and, should they decide to participate in the program, the total fee of $900 at the time of intake.