영상관법 프로그램이 중년여성의 우울증에 미친 영향: 사례연구

The Effects of Image-Based Mindfulness Meditation Program (IBMMP) on a Middle-aged Woman`s Depression: A Case Study

Purpose: This study is for investigating the characteristics of the depression of middle-aged woman and for the effects of Image-Based Mindfulness Meditation Program (IBMMP) on depression. Methods: I carried out a single case study with qualitative case study, to apply IBMMP which strongly characteristics psychological factors from vijnapti-matrata buddhism. Results: The effects of IBMMP to the participant with depression are: she was able to get out of the painful feelings experiencing the change and disappearance of uncomfortable feelings, thoughts, and cravings as mental phenomenon. It decreased large degree of depression and anxiety, improving the ability in coping with relationships, and promoting self-esteem. She also felt herself almost all the symptoms of depression disappeared. Discussion: The core of these changes is contemplating things as they are, and the specific changing factors making them possible are increased mindfulness, acceptance, and insight. Conclusion: Relating to mental disorders including depression, these results might be a practically helpful reference in clinical settings since there are specific instances about how the IBMMP will approach the disorders.