Abbreviated MBCT for Depression in Older Black or African American Breast Cancer Survivors

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥65 years old * fluency in English * female * African American/Black * diagnosis of Stage I, II or III breast cancer * at least 3 months past active treatment for cancer (chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation therapy) with no additional treatment scheduled except endocrine therapy * mild to moderate symptoms of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9(26) scores 4-14) * willing to be audio and video-recorded * willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * moderately severe or severe depression (PHQ-9 scores ≥15) * comorbid psychiatric illness or other psychological disorders that would interfere with the ability to participate in or receive benefit from MBCT-Brief, including generalized social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, drug abuse or dependence, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and active suicidal ideation. * changes in antidepressant medication within 6 weeks of intake * prior history of engaging in formal MBIs including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, MBCT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy * current daily meditation practice