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Record Nr.

UNINA9910827781203321

Autore

Himelstein Sam.

Titolo

A mindfulness-based approach to working with high-risk adolescents / / Sam Himelstein

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

1-136-16997-0

0-203-08085-8

1-299-48291-0

1-136-16998-9

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (216 p.)

Disciplina

616.89/0651

Soggetti

At-risk youth - Psychology

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy

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 and index.

Nota di contenuto

Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Context -- A mindfulness model of therapy -- Building an authentic relationship -- Working with resistance -- The paradox of change -- Content -- Worldview and spirituality -- Core themes -- Skills -- Group facilitation -- Eliciting the actual -- Teaching mindfulness to high-risk adolescents -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Mindfulness and meditation exercises -- Appendix B. Training resources for mental health professionals -- References.

Sommario/riassunto

A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Working With High-Risk Adolescents is an accessible introduction to a new model of therapy that combines the Buddhist concept of mindfulness with modern trends in psychotherapy. Drawing on years of experience working with at-risk adolescents, the chapters explore ways to develop authentic connections with patients: building relationships, working with resistance, and ways to approach change using mindfulness-based techniques. Real-life interactions and illustrations are used to show how a mindfulness-oriented therapist can approach working with adole