Psychotherapy for integrative medicine：Morita therapy and Mindfulness

Abstract

Of the many different types of psychotherapy, Morita therapy and Mindfulness are therapies that work on the natural healing powers inherent in people and help them to live a happy and healthy life. Developed more than 100 years ago by psychiatrist Shoma Morita, Morita therapy has expanded in recent years from inpatient treatment for neurotic patients to include the treatment of anxiety in people with illnesses. Morita therapy does not explore the causes of anxiety and illness, but rather moves away from the “toraware” mind in a vicious circle. It helps the person to move away from unnatural ways of life and thus to notice a way of life that is “arugamama”. This way of living “arugamama” is also a way of living of Mindfulness, which begins with awareness, and is also the aim of integrative medicine, which aims is to help people live healthier and happier lives.