The Hope Meditation in CBWT Program: Description and Mechanisms of Action

Abstract

The wellbeing model of the CBWT program (Contemplative-Based Wellbeing-Training) is described. This program´s wellbeing model is based on virtuous action and selflessness happiness, where subjective well-being is a by-product and a reinforcer derived from virtuous actions themselves. Subsequently, the hope meditation, understood as a strategic meditation in the development of the CBWT program, is described and the mechanisms of action which are implicit in this practice are analyzed. Finally, several conclusions are proposed in this regard.