Over the last two decades, Eastern thinking has provided a rich counterpart to traditional conceptualizations of psychotherapy. Of central importance, the Buddhist practice of mindfulness, producing a non-judgmental state of self-observation, has served as the inspiration for newly effective interventions. TheClinical Handbook of Mindfulness offers professionals a welcome perspective on this pivotal concept and the ways that it can be used. A clearly written, up-to-date review and theory-to-practice guide, this volume explores the role ofmindfulness (and related concepts in meditation, acceptance, and compassion) and its potential for treating a range of frequently encountered psychologicalproblems. Key features of the Handbook: (1) A neurobiological review of how mindfulness works. (2) Strategies for engaging patients in practicing mindfulness. (3) Tools and techniques for assessing mindfulness. (4) Interventions for high-profile conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma. Explains the clinical mechanisms of mindfulness-based interventions for a number of disorders Expands the range of clinical applications of mindfulness-based approaches Links theory and practice Highlights emerging topics in Mindfulness as well as established perspectives Illustrates and explains the application of mindfulness in inpatient treatment INDICE: From the contents Introduction. Where new and old paths to dealingwith suffering meet.- Part 1: Theory, Conceptualization and Phenomenology.- Part 2: Clinical applications: General issues, Rationale and Phenomenology.- Part 3: Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Specific Disorders.- Part 4: Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Specific Settings and Populations.- Appendix A: The practice of mindfulness.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-09592-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés