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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782662503321

Autore

Mruk Christopher J

Titolo

Zen and psychotherapy [[electronic resource] ] : integrating traditional and nontraditional approaches / / Christop[h]er J. Mruk ; with contributor Joan Hartzell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2003

ISBN

1-281-86305-X

9786611863050

0-8261-2033-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (264 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

HartzellJoan

Disciplina

616.89/14

Soggetti

Meditation - Buddhism - Therapeutic use

Psychotherapy - Religious aspects - Zen Buddhism

Buddhism and psychoanalysis

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-243) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; 1. Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Therapies; 2. The Basic Principles of Zen and Their Psychotherapeutic Implications; 3. From Realism to Idealism: Traditional Therapies and Zen; 4. Practical Applications: Zen in the Clinical Setting; 5. Integrating Zen and Psychotherapy: Connections and Limits; Appendix I: Glossary; Appendix II: Zen Resources; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Exploring the role of spirituality and religion in treatment, this book provides a sound clinical and academic rationale for exploring incorporating principles of Zen in traditional psychotherapy. The authors, one a clinical educator and social scientist, the other a nurse psychotherapist and practicing Buddhist present a fascinating dialog on the ""science"" and the ""art"" sides of the art-science debate. Practical suggestions are included for achieving a balance between these two poles of the helping and healing process.