Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy

Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy
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Publisher : Guilford Publications
Total Pages : 433
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ISBN-10 : 9781462518869
ISBN-13 : 1462518869
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Book Synopsis Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy by : Christopher K. Germer

Download or read book Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy written by Christopher K. Germer and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together leading scholars, scientists, and clinicians, this compelling volume explores how therapists can cultivate wisdom and compassion in themselves and their clients. Chapters describe how combining insights from ancient contemplative practices and modern research can enhance the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, suicidal behavior, couple conflict, and parenting stress. Seamlessly edited, the book features numerous practical exercises and rich clinical examples. It examines whether wisdom and compassion can be measured objectively, what they look like in the therapy relationship, their role in therapeutic change, and how to integrate them into treatment planning and goal setting. The book includes a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.


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