Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy
Authors: Gehart, Diane R.
Free Preview- 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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- About this book
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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.
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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)
- Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Mindfulness in Therapy
Pages 3-19
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A Mindful Re-visioning of Couple and Family Therapy Practice
Pages 21-37
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Mindfulness Research Foundations
Pages 39-55
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Therapeutic Presence and Mindfulness
Pages 59-71
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Mindfulness-Informed Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
Pages 73-103
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy
- Authors
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- Diane R. Gehart
- Copyright
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Science+Business Media New York
- eBook ISBN
- 978-1-4614-3033-9
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-1-4614-3033-9
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-1-4614-3032-2
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- VIII, 247
- Number of Illustrations
- 2 b/w illustrations
- Topics
