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Mindfulness-based Emotion Focused Counselling


Mindfulness-based Emotion Focused Counselling



von: Padmasiri de Silva

85,59 €

Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 07.01.2021
ISBN/EAN: 9783030643881
Sprache: englisch

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<p></p><p>This book examines the use of Buddhist ideas, particularly mindfulness, to manage a broad spectrum of emotions and to address social and economic issues impacting the world, such as climate change. Beginning with a brief history of emotion studies, it highlights how recent developments in neuroscience and cognitive science have paved the way for exploring the utility of Buddhist concepts in addressing various psychological and social problems in the world.</p>

<p>It profiles a wide range of emotions from Western and Buddhist perspectives including anger, sadness, depression, pride, and compassion, and analyses the integration of Buddhist ideas into modern clinical practice. Finally, the author demonstrates the utility of mindfulness in the regulation of emotions in various settings, including psychiatric clinics, schools, and businesses. Anchored in the Buddhist tradition this book this book provides a unique resource for students and scholars of counselling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology and philosophy.</p><br><p></p>
<p><b>Part I: Architecture of Mind, Body and Emotions</b></p>

<p>1. Introduction</p>

<p>2. Emotion Profiles: Anger</p>

<p>3. Embodied Cognition and Emotion: Somatic Intelligence</p>

<p>4. The Buddhist Architecture of the Mind </p>

<p>5. Somatogenic versus Ideogenic Theories of Emotions: James, Darwin and Freud&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><b>Part II: Practical Issues in Counselling</b></p>

<p>6. The Human Dimensions of Buddhist Counselling</p>

<p>7. The Elegance of Being Your Own Therapist</p>

<p>8. Counselling for Depression</p>

<p>9. Stress Management</p>

<p>10. Pain Management and Trauma&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><b>Part III: Emotional Life</b></p>

11. Disturbing Emotions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <p></p>

<p>12. Fear and Anxiety</p><p>13. Destructive Emotions</p>14. Emotion Metaphors<div>15. Compassion<p>16. Connectedness, Mental Health and Solitude</p>

17. Greed, Sensuality and the Acquisitive Drive<p></p>

<p>18. Pride, Conceit and Humility</p>

<p><b>Part IV: Practical Issues: </b>Issues Linking Health, Temperament, Education, Work, Environment and a Resurgence in Moral Issues <b></b></p>

<p>19. Buddhist Perspectives on Addiction</p>

<p>20. Health and Emotional Experience</p>

21. Exploring a Buddhist Theory of Humour<p></p>

<p>22. A New Agenda for Environmental Counselling</p>

<p>23. Beyond Greed: Emotions of Generosity and Altruism</p>

<p>24. Contemplative Education&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>

<p>25. Work Ethics, Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness</p>

<p>26. Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy of Depression</p>

<p>27. Compassionate Mental Health Care</p>

28. Developing a Moral Psychology of Emotions: A Prolegomena<p></p>

<p>29. Integrating the Thematic Structure of Counselling Emotions<b></b></p>

<p>30. Preserving the ‘Green Carpet’ and the Animals, In Times of Turmoil</p>

<p>31. Interoception: Where Many Roads Meet—The Sixth Sense in Neurology and Buddhist Mindfulness Practice</p>

<p>Appendix I</p></div>
<p></p><p><b>Padmasiri de Silva</b>&nbsp;is Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University, Australia. His previous works include:&nbsp;<i>An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling&nbsp;</i>(2014),&nbsp;<i>Emotions and the Body in Buddhist Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness-Based Therapy</i>&nbsp;(2017),<i>&nbsp;The Psychology of Buddhism in Conflict Studies</i>&nbsp;(2017)&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i>The Psychology of Emotions and Humour in Buddhism</i>&nbsp;(2018).</p><p></p>
<p>This book examines the use of Buddhist ideas, particularly mindfulness, to manage a broad spectrum of emotions and to address social and economic issues impacting the world, such as climate change. Beginning with a brief history of emotion studies, it highlights how recent developments in neuroscience and cognitive science have paved the way for exploring the utility of Buddhist concepts in addressing various psychological and social problems in the world.</p>

It profiles a wide range of emotions from Western and Buddhist perspectives including anger, sadness, depression, pride, and compassion, and analyses the integration of Buddhist ideas into modern clinical practice. Finally, the author demonstrates the utility of mindfulness in the regulation of emotions in various settings, including psychiatric clinics, schools, and businesses. Anchored in the Buddhist tradition this book this book provides a unique resource for students and scholars of counselling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology and philosophy.<p></p><p></p>
<p>Provides a Buddhist perspective and a mindfulness-based approach to emotion studies</p><p>Includes analysis of emotions related to timely issues including climate change and economic disparities</p><p>Presents a novel integration of Western and Eastern (Buddhist) theories of emotion</p><p>Demonstrates the utility of mindfulness in the regulation of emotions in various settings, including psychiatric clinics, schools, and businesses</p>