Mindful Therapy: A Guide for Therapists and Helping Professionals (Paperback)

~ Ph.D. Thomas Bien (Author) "THERAPY IS NOT easy work..." (more)
Key Phrases: mindful therapist, mindful therapy, mindful breathing, Thich Nhat Hanh, Pure Land, Dalai Lama (more...)

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Product Description

Mindful Therapy is a welcome addition to the literature for psychotherapists, occupational therapists, therapists-in-training, and other types of teachers. A highly readable balance of theoretical groundwork, personal experience, case studies, and practice exercises, the book offers ways to bring the teachings of Buddhism into a psychotherapeutic practice, and provides a thorough explanation of the benefits of doing so. Grounded in his understanding of Buddhist teachings, Tom Bien's suggestions are particularly valuable to beginning therapists or those still in training, offering ways that therapists can care for themselves amid the challenges of their practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wisdom Publications (February 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0861712927
• ISBN-13: 978-0861712922
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #292,646 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good as an intro to the subject, May 27, 2009

By	Anaya "god is an atom" (new york) - See all my reviews

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This book revolves around a therapists explanation of mindfulness and its place in psychotherapy. I liked this book because it is a good introduction with case examples to the subject. he explains how the therapist can be more mindful which in turn benefits the client. i found this book to be helpful in my work as i was more present and 'mindful' of clients. its a good book as it is clear, well written, simple and useful.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars useful guide, April 17, 2008

By	Anonymous - See all my reviews

Thomas Bien provides an accessible, useful guide to using mindfulness in therapy that will be helpful for novice, as well as seasoned, clinicians. It provides a particularly excellent foundation for new therapists - I highly recommend it.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A useful integration of the core buddhist values of presense, insight and awareness in the therapeutic encounter, October 1, 2008

By	Richard Finkbiner (Virginia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This text provided clear guidance and inspiration for changing my daily experience of therapy with my patients--to our mutual benefit. For those unfamiliar with the basics of buddhist thought, the book may be more of a challenge to integrate with a therapist's specific approach.