Sam Himelstein

A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Working with High-Risk Adolescents

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. April 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 160mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 458g
• ISBN-13: 9780415642446
• ISBN-10: 0415642442
• Artikelnr.: 36695153

Autorenporträt

Sam Himelstein, PhD, is associate core faculty at Sofia University, where he teaches graduate courses in research methodology and incorporating mindfulness into psychotherapy. He is also director of clinical services and research at the Mind Body Awareness Project, where he initiates research projects regarding mindfulness and adolescents with other academic professionals. He is a licensed psychologist who works with high-risk adolescents in individual, group, and family therapy. In addition, Himelstein is the executive director of Engaging the Moment, a continuing-education business that trains clinicians in how to approach adolescents with mindfulness and other contemplative practices.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Context 1. A Mindfulness Model of
Therapy 2. Building an Authentic Relationship 3. Working With Resistance 4.
The Paradox of Change Part II: Content 5. Worldview and Spirituality 6.
Core Themes Part III: Skills 7. Group Facilitation 8. Eliciting the Actual
9. Teaching Mindfulness to High-Risk Adolescents Conclusion Appendix A.
Mindfulness and Meditation Exercises Appendix B. Training Resources for
Mental Health Professionals References