Wisdom and compassion in psychotherapy : deepening mindfulness in clinical practice / edited by Christopher K. Germer, Ronald D. Siegel ; foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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TextPublisher: New York, NY : The Guilford Press, [2012]Copyright date: ©2012Description: xxiii, 407 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781462518869Subject(s): Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy | Compassion -- Religious aspect -- BuddhismLOC classification: RC489.M55 | W57 2012 Summary: Bringing together leading scholars, scientists, and clinicians, this compelling volume explores how therapists can cultivate wisdom and compassion in themselves and their clients. Chapters describe how combining insights from ancient contemplative practices and modern research can enhance the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, suicidal behavior, couple conflict, and parenting stress. Seamlessly edited, the book features numerous practical exercises and rich clinical examples. It examines whether wisdom and compassion can be measured objectively, what they look like in the therapy relationship, their role in therapeutic change, and how to integrate them into treatment planning and goal setting. The book includes a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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| Book | Gratia Christian College Library Book Shelves | Print book | RC489.M55 W57 2012 (Browse shelf) | Available | 0006098N |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-378) and index (pages 379-407).
Bringing together leading scholars, scientists, and clinicians, this compelling volume explores how therapists can cultivate wisdom and compassion in themselves and their clients. Chapters describe how combining insights from ancient contemplative practices and modern research can enhance the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, suicidal behavior, couple conflict, and parenting stress. Seamlessly edited, the book features numerous practical exercises and rich clinical examples. It examines whether wisdom and compassion can be measured objectively, what they look like in the therapy relationship, their role in therapeutic change, and how to integrate them into treatment planning and goal setting. The book includes a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.