Dennis Tirch

Laura R. Silberstein

Russell L. Kolts

This user-friendly guide to the basics of Buddhist psychology presents a roadmap specifically designed for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) practitioners. It explains central Buddhist concepts and how they can be applied to clinical work, and features numerous experiential exercises and meditations. Downloadable audio recordings of the guided meditations are provided at the companion website. Essential topics include the relationship between suffering and psychopathology, the role of compassion in understanding and treating psychological problems, and how mindfulness fits into evidence-based psychotherapy practice. The book describes an innovative case conceptualization method, grounded in Buddhist thinking, that facilitates the targeted delivery of specific CBT interventions.

A Clinician's Guide

Buddhist Psychology and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Provides a system for coping with frustration and rage by developing compassion, thus improving relationships, angry reactions, and personal growth.

Using Compassion-Focused Therapy to Calm Your Rage and Heal Your Relationships

The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Managing Your Anger

James Bennett-Levy

Tobyn Bell

Chris Irons

For therapists wishing to build their skills in compassion-focused therapy (CFT), this powerful workbook presents a unique evidence-based training approach. Self-practice/self-reflection (SP/SR) enables therapists to apply CFT techniques to themselves and reflect on the experience as they work through 34 brief, carefully crafted modules. The authors are master trainers who elucidate the multiple layers of CFT, which integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, evolutionary science, mindfulness, and other approaches. Three extended therapist examples serve as companions throughout the SP/SR journey. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume includes 12 reproducible worksheets. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. ÿ

A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists

Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out

Paul Gilbert

Steven C. Hayes

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is extremely effective in helping clients work through painful feelings of shame and self-criticism. However, the theoretical aspects of this therapy such as evolutionary psychology, attachment theory, and affective neuroscience can make CFT difficult to grasp. Using the easy-to-apply tools outlined in this comprehensive guide to CFT, professionals can help clients develop self-compassion and, learn mindfulness skills, and balance difficult emotions for greater treatment outcomes."

Russell L. Kolts

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