Weaving the paths of Buddhism and psychotherapy: the practice of human being

"Weaving the Paths of Buddhism and Psychotherapy is an empathic guide to integrating Eastern and Western wisdom traditions that share the common goal of easing distress. Following the so-called 'mindfulness revolution' there has been a surge in interest as to how Buddhism's overa...

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Main Author: Carter, Helen 1947- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge 2024
In:Year: 2024
Edition:First published
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Vajrayāna / Psychology / Women psychologist
Further subjects:B Psychology and religion
B Psychotherapy - Religious aspects - Buddhism
B Psychotherapy Religious aspects Buddhism
B Buddhism Psychology
B Buddhism - Psychology
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Carter, Helen, 1947-: Weaving the paths of Buddhism and psychotherapy. - New York : Routledge, 2023. - 9781003383710
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Summary:"Weaving the Paths of Buddhism and Psychotherapy is an empathic guide to integrating Eastern and Western wisdom traditions that share the common goal of easing distress. Following the so-called 'mindfulness revolution' there has been a surge in interest as to how Buddhism's overarching view on suffering may enhance therapeutic practice. This book is not just a clinical text; it is a first-person account of one Buddhist therapist educator's lived experience of bringing Buddhism into the very personal and relational experience of psychotherapy. Western-trained therapists will recognize key concepts: the existential underpinnings of distress, driver behaviour and scripts, modifications to contact such as projection and introjection, relational conditions for healing, ethical considerations, and working with complex presentations and trauma, among others. Through autobiographical vignettes and case-study material, the book offers an invitation to all therapists to consider their own practice of human being"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1032464925