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Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy

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Overview

  • 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. Introduction to Philosophical and Research Foundations

  2. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHICAL AND RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS

  3. The Practice of Mindfully Oriented Couple and Family Therapy

  4. THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULLY ORIENTED COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPY

  5. Training and Self-Care

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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.

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“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

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