This book brings together the historically separate domains of mental health and spiritual awareness in a holistic framework called InnerView Guidance. Building on strength-based and solution-oriented approaches to therapy, the InnerView model offers a unique psychospiritual approach which can be applied in any of the helping professions.
Bringing Values into Treatment Planning and Enhancing Psychodynamic Work with Buddhist Psychology
For psychodynamic therapists exploring the mindfulness movement, this groundbreaking book offers valuable insights to enhance your practice. Professionals in the psychodynamic tradition are increasingly recognizing that mindfulness exercises can help patients connect with the present and uncover the roots of their fears and anxieties. This volume highlights the parallels between psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of present-moment awareness, acceptance of internal experiences, and commitment to personal values. Edited by psychologist Jason M. Stewart, it presents a unique approach that integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with mindfulness, acceptance-based methods, and Buddhist psychology. By applying the strategies outlined in this resource, therapists can assist clients in achieving greater psychological flexibility, aligning with their values, and leading purposeful, meaningful lives. Research supports the effectiveness of both psychodynamic and mindfulness-based processes in psychotherapy, and this book provides evidence-based strategies to enhance therapeutic practices without replacing traditional methods. As mindfulness and acceptance therapies gain traction in mental health, this resource is essential for clinicians, researchers, and students seeking to understand and apply these approaches effectively. The Mindfulness and Acceptance Practica Series aims to meet the growing demand for a