| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 382 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
"Responding to growing interest among psychotherapists of all theoretical orientations, this practical book provides a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness and its clinical applications. The authors, who have been practicing both mindfulness and psychotherapy for decades, present a range of clear-cut procedures for implementing mindfulness techniques and teaching them to patients experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and other problems. Also addressed are ways that mindfulness practices can increase acceptance and empathy in the therapeutic relationship. The book reviews the philosophical underpinnings of mindfulness and presents compelling empirical findings. User-friendly features include illustrative case examples, practice exercises, and resource listings"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-365) and index. |
| Contents |
The meaning of mindfulness -- Mindfulness : what is it? what does it matter? / Christopher K. Germer -- Buddhist and Western psychology : seeking common ground -- Paul R. Fulton and Ronald D. Siegel -- The therapy relationship -- Mindfulness as clinical training / Paul R. Fulton -- Cultivating attention and compassion / William D. Morgan, Susan T. Morgan, and Christopher K. Germer -- Relational mindfulness / Janel L. Surrey and Gregory Kramer -- Practical ethics / Stephanie P. Morgan -- CLinical applications -- Teaching mindfulness in therapy / Susan M. Pollak -- Depression : finding a way in, finding a way out / Thomas Pedulla -- Anxiety : accepting what comes and doing what matters / Lizabeth Roemer and Susan M. Orsillo -- Psychophysiological disorders : embracing pain / Ronald D. Siegel -- Mindfulness, insight, and trauma therapy / John Briere -- Breaking the addiction loop / Judson A. Brewer -- Working with children / Trudy A. Goodman -- Past, present, and promise -- The roots of mindfulness / Andrew Olendzki -- The neurobiology of mindfulness / Sara W. Lazar -- Positive psychology and the Bodhisattva path / Charles W. Styron -- Appendix : Glossary of terms in Buddhist psychology / Andrw Olendzki. |
| Subject |
Meditation -- Therapeutic use.
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Meditation -- Buddhism.
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Psychotherapy.
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Meditation.
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Attention.
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Awareness.
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Buddhism -- psychology.
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| Added Author |
Germer, Christopher K., editor of compilation.
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Siegel, Ronald D., editor of compilation.
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Fulton, Paul R., editor of compilation.
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| ISBN |
9781462511372 (hardback : acid-free paper) |
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1462511376 (hardback : acid-free paper) |
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