Articles by Dr. Peters

Let It Be: The Challenge of Acceptance

This article introduces the reader to the concept of acceptance-a key component in a variety of mindfulness practices, including Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)....

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A New Treatment Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), originally developed by Dr. Stephen Hayes and colleagues at the University of Nevada, is a new-generation behavior therapy which is proving to be effective in the treatment of a variety of disorders in which depression and anxiety symptoms occur. ACT addresses various forms of experiential and emotional avoidance that keep people stuck and suffering. The overarching goal of ACT is to help the client become better at living a full, rich and meaningful life rather than simply targeting symptoms which would seem to prevent having such a life....

Mindfulness Based Therapy for Depression

People who have had an episode of depression are at an increased risk for future episodes of depression. The amount of triggering required for each ensuing occurrence of depression becomes less each time depression returns. Researchers Zindel Segal (Toronto), Mark Williams (Wales) and John Teasdale (Cambridge) have been investigating how meditation may help people maintain their mental health after recovery from a depressive episode