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the moment and how gathering each aspect of the pebble helps free them from fear and suffering.
It is highly recommended for the therapist to exhibit love and compassion to oneself and others.
The therapist must not let the participant get out of focus and if they happen to do so, try to
refocus them on the intention of the current pebble.
Adaptations:
Participants with Borderline Personality Disorder: BPD is a mental disorder characterized by
unstable moods, behavior, self-image, and relationship (Borderline personality disorder, 2013).
Due to impulsive actions and unstable relationships a person with BPD may experience anger,
depression, and anxiety. To ensure a successful meditation session with a participant with BPD,
the therapist must be present with them every step of the way. If the therapist needs to step away
for a moment, make sure to thoroughly explain where they are headed and that they will be back
and find coverage. A person with BPD suffers from a sense of abandonment, so making sure
they understand that you may step away, but be back is very important (Borderline personality
disorder, 2013). Supervision is always a must because of intense anger problems that can occur,
which my lead to self-harming behavior. A person with BPD may also harm others with their
actions, so conducting the sessions in a quiet room where only the therapist and patient are
present is suggested. Affirmations are helpful when coping with symptoms for BPD. Changing
the affirmations according to the participants severity it is possible. Examples of different
affirmations could be I see myself as loveI feel connected, I see myself as healthyI feel
unconditional, or I see myself as positiveI feel peaceful.
Participants with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: PTSD is a disorder that develops in people
who have experienced shocking, scary, or dangerous event (Post-traumatic stress disorder,
2013). Many people who have PTSD may experience negative behavioral, psychological, and
emotional symptoms. During the Pebble Meditation activity the therapist should avoid any
unsupervised meditation time. Resting quietly during meditation can prompt relaxation-induced
anxiety that can trigger disturbing memories (Bloom, 2016). Mindfulness practice, at first may
be hard and overwhelming for people with PTSD. If the activity is too intense for the participant,
the therapist should consider practicing with fewer pebbles, maybe starting with one and increase
from there. The participant may feel a sense of rage due to not being able to relax and the
activity may become a stressor instead of a relaxer (Manotas, 2015). Therapist should always be
aware of body language and notice any discomfort or change in attitude.
Adaptation References:
Borderline personality disorder. (2013, July 31). Retrieved
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personalitydisorder/index.shtml#part_145390
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Post-traumatic stress disorder. (2013, August 13). Retrieved October 13, 2016, from
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
Bloom, P. (2016, October 4). Can Mindfulness help treat PTSD? Retrieved October 13, 2016,
from
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/can_mindfulness_help_treat_ptsd
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Manotas, M. (2015, October 21). Mindfulness meditation and trauma: Proceed with
caution. Retrieved October 13, 2016, from http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/mindfulnessmeditation- and-trauma-proceed-with-caution-1021154