Welcome to the 21st WCP Virtual Congress Program Scheduling

Third-waves psychotherapies, i.e. mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), have gained significant traction as evidence-based psychotherapies given research findings showing comparable effectiveness to that of other established psychotherapy treatments. The unique fusion of undercurrents of Eastern mindfulness philosophy and Western psychological theory promotes the acceptability of MBIs in diverse populations. Furthermore, the ease of implementing cultural adaptations is comforting given the flexibility of MBI techniques. Also, MBIs are malleable with adaptability that allows for innovations to be incorporated and manualized. MBIs are not limited to clinical disorders as they can be applied to enhance wellness and improve performance beyond psychiatry. Given the versatility and feasibility of MBIs, different continents have derived different strategies in promoting mindfulness among professionals and the public. This symposium, sponsored by the WPA Psychotherapy Section Special Interest Group of Third Wave Psychotherapies, gathers speakers who are adept in the provision and training of MBIs around the world, specifically from the UK, Malaysia, and Mexico. Presenters will share their experience with innovative approaches in learning and practising MBIs.