TY - BOOK AU - Germer,Christopher K. AU - Siegel,Ronald D. AU - Fulton,Paul R. TI - Mindfulness and psychotherapy SN - 9781462511372 (hardback : acidfree paper) AV - RC489.M43 M56 2013 U1 - 616.89/14 23 PY - 2013///] CY - New York PB - The Guilford Press KW - Meditation KW - Therapeutic use KW - Buddhism KW - Psychotherapy KW - PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General KW - bisacsh KW - SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work KW - MEDICAL / Psychiatry / General KW - RELIGION / Counseling N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-365) and index N2 - "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"-- ER -