| Summary: | G. Alan Marlatt works with clients addicted to substances or activities to teach them meditation and mindfulness techniques to deal with their cravings. To practice this meditation technique, clients learn how to observe their addictive cravings without judgment, which helps them see the bigger picture and act or not act accordingly. Marlatt works with a male client who is having trouble focusing on details because he has too many obligations and works long hours. He describes himself as having attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity but has never taken any medications for it. The client talks about the long periods of time he spends playing video games or motorcycling. Marlatt describes how meditation works and how it might help him relax and stay focused. They practice a brief 5-minute breath-focused meditation exercise. The client then agrees to try a 10-minute daily meditation practice to see whether it helps him focus more in his work and at home.
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