Explores mindfulness from its roots in Buddhist psychology to its role in contemporary psychological science. In-depth case examples illustrate how and why mindfulness training can help people move from distress and suffering to resilience and flourishing
Working Effectively with Clients in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
The book offers a unique framework for customizing cognitive-behavioral interventions to meet individual client needs. It is filled with practical tips and sample dialogues, making it an accessible resource for practitioners looking to enhance their therapeutic techniques.
The book addresses the gap between traditional mindfulness training and daily life, explaining why many abandon the practice. Willem Kuyken offers a practical approach to mindfulness that integrates easily into everyday challenges, promoting a sustainable and rewarding personal practice. Combining ancient wisdom with modern psychology, it includes stories, reflection questions, and tips for overcoming obstacles, along with guided practices and audio tracks available online. This resource aims to make mindfulness accessible and effective for lasting benefits.
Working Effectively with Clients in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Presenting an innovative framework for tailoring cognitive-behavioral interventions to each client's needs, this accessible book is packed with practical pointers and sample dialogues. Step by step, the authors show how to collaborate with clients to develop and test conceptualizations that illuminate personal strengths as well as problems, and that deepen in explanatory power as treatment progresses. An extended case illustration demonstrates the three-stage conceptualization process over the entire course of therapy with a multiproblem client. The approach emphasizes building resilience and coping while decreasing psychological distress. Special features include self-assessment checklists and learning exercises to help therapists build their conceptualization skills.