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Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy

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  • First book to present a mindfulness-based approach to helping couples and families
  • Provides a theoretical framework for mindfulness-based couple and family therapy (MBCFT)
  • Integrates mindfulness and Buddhist psychological principles
  • Offers a strength-based approach to therapy
  • Includes handouts and worksheets

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
  2. Introduction to Philosophical and Research Foundations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
  3. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHICAL AND RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS

    1. Mindfulness in Therapy

      • Diane R. Gehart
      Pages 3-19
    2. Mindfulness Research Foundations

      • Diane R. Gehart
      Pages 39-55
  4. The Practice of Mindfully Oriented Couple and Family Therapy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 57-58
  5. THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULLY ORIENTED COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPY

    1. Therapeutic Presence and Mindfulness

      • Diane R. Gehart
      Pages 59-71
    2. Teaching Mindfulness Practice in Therapy

      • Diane R. Gehart
      Pages 105-133
  6. Training and Self-Care

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 189-189
    2. Training and Supervision

      • Diane R. Gehart
      Pages 191-210
    3. Therapist Self-Care and Style of Life

      • Diane R. Gehart
      Pages 211-222
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 223-247

About this book

This book reviews the research and philosophical foundations for using mindfulness, acceptance, and Buddhist psychology in couple and family therapy. It also provides a detailed and practical approach for putting these ideas into action in the therapy room, including a mindful approach to therapeutic relationships, case conceptualization, treatment planning, teaching meditation, and intervention.

Reviews

From the reviews:

“A valuable resource to any therapist in need of a practical guide to introducing mindfulness techniques into a therapy practice. The book is divided into three parts, which address philosophical foundations, practice, and self care. … Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy is an insightful addition to any mental health care professional’s library … .” (S. E. James, Mindfulness, Vol. 4, 2013)

Authors and Affiliations

  • California State University, Northridge, Northridge, USA

    Diane R. Gehart

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy

  • Authors: Diane R. Gehart

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3033-9

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Behavioral Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2012

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-3032-2Published: 30 March 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-3033-9Published: 30 March 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 247

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Clinical Psychology, Family, Psychotherapy

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 79.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 99.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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