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- Interest in CAM and mind-body therapies among mental health professionals has grown, but there is a noticeable lack of training and awareness about these therapies in current practice.
- The study aimed to explore the attitudes and practices of marriage and family therapists regarding mind-body therapies through an electronic survey.
- Results showed that most respondents felt graduate programs should include MBT topics and recognized the benefits of MBTs in treating various mental health issues, indicating some familiarity with these therapies in both personal and professional contexts.
Article Abstract
Context: Interest in CAM and mind-body therapies (MBT) among mental health professionals has increased over the last decade. Individuals seeking treatment for mental health concerns often use MBTs and expect clinicians to be aware of such treatments. Yet, current data reveal a critical gap in training, practice, and the needs of those seeking treatment.
Objective: To determine the attitudes, beliefs, and practices of marriage and family therapists regarding MBTs.
Design: Electronic survey method using Likert-type scale questions.
Participants: Clinical faculty members and graduate students (N = 140) from accredited Marriage and Family Therapy programs in the United States and Canada.
Results: Findings revealed that a majority of respondents believed that graduate programs should introduce MBT topics during course of training and that MBTs are valuable in the treatment of various clinical problems. Respondents were familiar with at least one form of MBT and reported using such in personal and professional settings.
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