Zen meditation presents a practical advantage to people undergoing psychotherapy as a practice providing tools for seeing directly and objectively, a skill which many clients lack. This inspiring guide provides clinicians with the neuroscientific and clinical evidence supporting the use of meditation and mindfullness to improve their clients mental health. Filled with vivid case examples, traditional texts, modern interpretations, and meditation research, this book offers step-by-step guidance in performing and teaching meditation, mindfulness, and focusing techniques clinicians can easily translate into their practice.
The book includes traditional texts, modern interpretations, meditation research, illustrative legends, stories, case examples, and step-by-step guidance in performing and teaching meditation and focusing techniques clinicians can easily translate into their practice.
Part I: Research and Efficacy
Chapter 1: The Psychology of Meditation and Its Efficacy for Clinical Practice
Chapter 2: Neuroscience Findings: How Meditation Can Change the Brain
Part II: What is Zen?
Chapter 3: Zen Traditions
Chapter 4: Zen Philosophy
Chapter 5: Zen Practices
Part III: Overcoming Clients' Suffering
Chapter 6: The Way of Zen Therapy: Following the Path for Treatment
Chapter 7: Regulating Affect for Anger and Depression
Chapter 8: Dissolving Anxiety and Trauma
Chapter 9: Taming Impulse for Addiction and Weight Management
Chapter 10: Fostering Loving Relationship
Part IV: Facilitating Therapists
Chapter 11: Relieving Stress and Burnout
Chapter 12: Developing Acumen
Conclusion: Living Life as an Art