An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling: Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Therapies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781137287540)

This book, now in its fifth edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist psychology and counselling, exploring key concepts in psychology and practical applications in mindfulness-based counselling techniques. This integrated study uses Buddhist philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics and contemplative methods to focus on the 'emotional rhythm of our lives', opening up new avenues for mental health.
De Silva presents a range of management techniques for mental health issues including stress, anger, depression, addictions and grief. He moves beyond the restriction of mental health issues to 'damage control', instead encouraging personal growth and positive emotions of compassion, forgiveness, generosity, equanimity and, ultimately, emotional balance.
This book blends Western psychology and philosophy and ancient wisdom and contemporary thought to provide a key contribution to cognitive sciences, emotion studies, moral psychology and psychotherapy counselling. This new edition contains nine new chapters and an additional second part which focuses on counselling and mindfulness-based techniques in therapy.

Author: Kenneth A. Loparo
ISBN-10: 1137287543
ISBN-13: 9781137287540
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 04/08/2014
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 8.39h x 5.48w x 0.72d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2014 pg. 537