Embodying mindfulness allows both therapists and clients to make the most of treatment sessions. More than just a guide to techniques and benefits, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of mindfulness meditation, and shows how to effectively incorporate mindfulness into every aspect of the therapeutic process.
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Mindfulness isnβt simply a therapeutic tool that can be used at a specific time. If youβre a psychotherapist interested in implementing mindfulness practices into your therapy sessions, you must first embody a mindful presence yourself.Β In Mindfulness Meditation in Psychotherapy, psychotherapist Steven Alper presents the mindfulness pyramid model, an easy-to-use reference approach for integrating mindfulness into the very fabric of your therapy sessionsβin every action you take.
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A therapistβs mindfulness practice and the mindful activity during sessions forms the foundation of clientsβ mindfulness practice. This practical guide will help demystify mindfulness meditation; elaborate on the psychotherapeutic benefits of practices such as body scan, breath awareness, sitting meditation, and lovingkindness; and offer helpful strategies for teaching formal and informal mindfulness skills to clients. This book conceptualizes and explores the applicability of Β mindfulness and delves into the many ways in which mindfulness can manifest in psychotherapy.
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This is a must-have resource for any therapist interested in honing their own mindfulness practice and incorporating mindfulness in treatment sessions.