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A group of Massachusetts-based psychotherapists explain to fellow clinicians what they have learned from their practice of Buddhist or other meditation about people being aware of where their mind is from one moment to the next, and how those insights can be incorporated into clinical practice. They explain the meaning of mindfulness, the therapy relationship, clinical applications, and the past and the promise. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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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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