Mindfulness - Couverture souple

Witkiewitz, Katie; Roos, Corey R.; Colgan, Dana Dharmakaya; Bowen, Sarah

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0889374147 ISBN 13 : 9780889374140

Editeur : Hogrefe Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

This clear and concise book provides practical, evidence-based guidanceon the use of mindfulness in treatment: its mechanism of action,the disorders for which there is empirical evidence of efficacy,mindfulness practices and techniques, and how to integrate theminto clinical practice. Leading experts describe the concepts androots of mindfulness, as well as examining the science that has led tothis extraordinarily rich and ancient practice becoming a foundationto many contemporary, evidenced-based approaches in psychotherapy.The efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in conditionsas diverse as borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stressdisorder, depression, alcohol and substance use, emotional dysregulation,attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, chronic stress, eatingdisorders, and other medical conditions including type 2 diabetes andrheumatoid arthritis is also described. The book is therefore invaluablereading for all those curious about the current science aroundmindfulness and about how and when to incorporate it effectively intoclinical practice.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, is an AssociateProfessor of Psychology at the Universityof New Mexico and the Center onAlcoholism, Substance Abuse, andAddictions. She is a licensed clinicalpsychologist and has worked extensivelyon the development and evaluationof mindfulness-based treatmentsfor alcohol and drug use disorders.Corey R. Roos is a 4th Year ClinicalPsychology Doctoral Student at theUniversity of New Mexico. He has experiencedelivering mindfulness-basedinterventions among clinical populations,particularly individuals withsubstance use disorders, and he iscurrently working on developing amindfulness-based intervention foraddictive disorders that can be deliveredas a rolling group.Dana Dharmakaya Colgan is a 4th YearClinical Psychology Doctoral Studentat Pacific University. She has been astudent of meditation and mindfulnessfor two decades and an instructor ofmeditation and yoga since 2007. Sheis engaged in the research and clinicalapplication of mindfulness andself-compassion to foster to resilience,well-being, and enhanced physiologicalfunctioning among first responders.Sarah Bowen is an Assistant Professorof psychology at Pacific University, anda licensed clinical psychologist. Overthe past 15 years, Dr. Bowen's research,clinical and training activitieshave focused on development, efficacy,and cultural adaptations of mindfulness-based programs. She hasconducted clinical trials and trainedindividuals from diverse populationsand settings, both in the US and internationally.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hogrefe Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0889374147
• ISBN 13: 9780889374140
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 100
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible