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Record Nr.

UNINA9910828063503321

Autore

Simpkins Annellen M

Titolo

Meditation and yoga in psychotherapy [[electronic resource] ] : techniques for clinical practice / / Annellen M. Simpkins, C. Alexander Simpkins

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, 2011

ISBN

0-470-92057-2

1-283-02545-0

9786613025456

1-118-26999-3

0-470-92055-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (320 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SimpkinsC. Alexander

Disciplina

616.89/165

616.8914

Soggetti

Meditation - Therapeutic use

Yoga - Therapeutic use

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.

Nota di contenuto

Machine generated contents note: Introduction. -- Part I: Efficacy and Neuroscience Research. -- Chapter 1: Efficacy Studies. -- Chapter 2: Neuroscience Findings. -- Part II: What is Yoga? -- Chapter 3: Yoga Traditions. -- Chapter 4: Philosophical Principles. -- Chapter 5: Practices: Breathing and Meditation. -- Part III: Applications. -- Chapter 6: Stress. -- Chapter 7. Anxiety, PTSD, & OCD. -- Chapter 8. Depression. -- Chapter 9. Addiction and Impulse Control. -- Chapter 10. Children. -- Chapter 11. Aging and Memory. -- Chapter 12. Healthy Living. -- Conclusions. -- Bibliography.

Sommario/riassunto

"Consistent with the positive psychology movement, meditative yoga practice puts people on a positive path to actualize change. This timely and unique book provides practical tools for integrating meditation techniques from yoga into traditional treatment plans. Its in-depth coverage not only teaches therapists what to do, but also how, when, and why to use particular techniques. A variety of presenting problems are addressed, including stress management, addictions, anxiety



disorders, and attention and learning problems. Clinicians are equipped with step-by-step guidance in the therapeutic use of yoga practices to improve their clients' mental health"--