C. Alexander Simpkins, Annellen M. Simpkins

Zen Meditation in Psychotherapy (eBook, ePUB)

Techniques for Clinical Practice

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"The world and all that is in it expresses reality. Every therapy session, each moment in your life, is a koan to be solved, an opportunity to learn about your deeper being. How you respond is your choice. You always have the option to respond with your most enlightened nature." --from Zen Meditation in Psychotherapy A thoughtful and pragmatic guide for integrating Zen meditation into traditional psychotherapy Grounded in both neuroscientific and clinical evidence that supports the use of Zen meditation to improve clients' mental health, this inspiring "how-to" guide encourages creative use of its techniques to suit your personal therapeutic style as well as your clients' needs. Zen Meditation in Psychotherapy provides you with methods that can be seamlessly integrated into ongoing treatments for a broad range of psychological problems, as well as with ways to enhance your own life, both professionally and personally. It covers: * General protocol for integrating meditation into treatments at every phase * Applying meditation for problems such as depression, anger, addiction, and weight management * Meditative ways to reduce anxiety, stress, and burnout * Meditative training to enhance therapeutic sensitivities Filled with vivid case examples and writings from traditional texts, modern interpretations, meditation research, and illustrative legends, Zen Meditation in Psychotherapy encourages a therapeutic process in which clients move their attention from outside concerns to inner mindfulness. With a range of techniques that embrace the diversity and uniqueness of clients, this book offers methods and tools for seeing feelings and problems directly and objectively, which can lead to a profound shift in perspective.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Oktober 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118159330
• Artikelnr.: 37353770

Autorenporträt

C. Alexander Simpkins, PhD, and Annellen M. Simpkins, PhD, have extensive training in psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, and Zen. They have clinical, teaching, and research experience using meditation either as the primary method or in conjunction with other forms of therapy. They have written several books on meditation, yoga, psychotherapy, and hypnosis, as well as books on several eastern philosophical traditions.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction ix
Part I Research and Efficacy
1 The Psychology of Meditation and Its Efficacy for Clinical Practice 3
2 Neuroscience Findings: How Meditation Can Change the Brain 19
Part II What Is Zen?
3 Zen Traditions 35
4 Zen Philosophy 59
5 Zen Practices 73
Part III Overcoming Clients' Suffering
6 The Way of Zen Therapy: Following the Path for Treatment 97
7 Regulating Affect for Anger and Depression 113
8 Dissolving Anxiety and Trauma 135
9 Taming Impulse for Addiction and Weight Management 153
10 Fostering Loving Relationships 171
Part IV Facilitating Therapists
11 Relieving Stress and Burnout 193
12 Developing Acumen 209
Conclusion: Living Life as an Art 223
Appendix: A Quick Tour Through the Brain 227
References 239
Index 253

Rezensionen

"Meditation and Yoga in Psychotherapy is good reader-friendly book for both people new to these concepts as well as the seasoned meditator, yogi or yogini who wants to deepen their knowledge and practice with clients. The Simpkins are at their best in describing how everyone can learn to integrate their own brain, body, and mind to facilitate a creative synchrony of healing and well being." -- Kathryn Lane Rossi, Ph.D., Los Osos, California