Mindfulness and psychotherapy /
"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 o...
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| Format: | Book |
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
The Guilford Press,
2013.
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| 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"-- |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 382 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-365) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781462511372 |