Jennifer Rodrigues

Presence, Clarity and the Space of Receptivity inCounselling

Shambhala Buddhist Counsellors' Narratives of Experience

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Dialogues between Buddhism and Psychotherapy linkphilosophical concepts from each tradition as bothsystems offer insights into the psychology of themind and promote emotional well-being throughself-awareness; in Buddhism this is fostered throughmeditation practice. Recent advances in neuroscienceresearch have led to greater understanding of thebeneficial impact of meditation on mental function.How this is embodied in counseling remains achallenge for many counselors. This book offerspractical insights from the actual experiences ofcounselors who are Shambhala Buddhist practitioners.Using the logic of Buddhism thought, Dr. JenniferRodrigues presents the findings of her research onhow the practice of Shambhala Buddhism is distilledin interaction. Enhanced counselor awareness,profound empathic connection, attentiveness to selfand other, and openness without agenda give rise tothe conceptual clarity that informs skillful action.It results in an openhearted presence, clarity andreceptivity. This study enlarges the conversation onempathy and counselor competency. It offerssubstantive practical implications for counselingpractice and for the education of counselors.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller / VDM Verlag Dr. Müller e.K.
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 225g
• ISBN-13: 9783639075274
• ISBN-10: 3639075277
• Artikelnr.: 24923875

Autorenporträt

Rodrigues Jennifer§Jennifer Rodrigues, Ed.D. Counsellor and Educator. Has taughtgraduate level courses on Counselling skills and Cultural issuesin psychology, been thesis supervisor for M.A. CounsellingPsychology students, trained professionals on integratingmindfulness based processes into their therapy and presently is aCounsellor at UBC Counselling Services.