Mindfulness and psychotherapy / edited by Christopher K. Germer, Ronald D. Siegel, Paul R. Fulton.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : The Guilford Press, 2013Edition: Second editionDescription: xviii, 382 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781462511372
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 616.89/14 23
LOC classification:
  • RC489 .M43M56
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"-- Provided by publisher.
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General Collection item General Collection item Nairobi Campus Open Shelves RC489.M43M56 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) In transit from Athi-River Campus to Nairobi Campus since 10/12/2021 BK97199

Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-365) and index.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

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