Explores the role of spirituality and religion in psychotherapy. Provides rationale for incorporating the principles of Zen in traditional psychotherapy and offers suggestions for achieving balance between art and science in the helping and healing process. Discusses the principles of Zen as well as other complementary and alternative therapies. DNLM: Buddhism--psychology.

Foreword vii

1. Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Therapies

1

(46)

A. Introduction

1

(9)

B. Setting the Stage: A Modern Health Care Paradox

10

(13)

C. Traditional and Nontraditional Approaches: Definitions

23

(5)

D. A Gordian Knot in Mental Health Care

28

(5)

E. Historical Roots: Conflicting Knowledge Paradigms

33

(7)

F. Why Zen?

40

(7)

2. The Basic Principles of Zen and Their Psychotherapeutic Implications

47

(44)

A. Finding a Path

47

(9)

B. The Four Noble Truths

56

(11)

C. Meditation

67

(6)

D. Six Zen Principles of Psychotherapeutic Value

73

(18)

1. Acceptance (Suffering)

73

(4)

2. Fearlessness (Courage)

77

(2)

3. Truth (Enlightenment)

79

(2)

4. Compassion (Toward Self and Others)

81

(3)

5. Attachment (Desire)

84

(4)

6. Impermanence (Letting Go)

88

(3)

3. From Realism to Idealism: Traditional Therapies and Zen

91

(44)

A. A Phenomenology of Traditional Psychotherapy

92

(33)

1. The Biological Perspective

96

(8)

2. The Learning Theories

104

(6)

3. The Cognitive Approach

110

(6)

4. The Psychodynamic Perspective

116

(4)

5. The Humanistic Approach

120

(5)

B. Zen and the Traditional Perspectives

125

(5)

C. A Word About Theoretical and Interdisciplinary Overlap

130

(5)

4. Practical Applications: Zen in the Clinical Setting

135

(48)

A. Question 1: Meditation Revisited

135

(4)

B. Question 2: Using Zen and Practicing a Traditional Religious Faith

139

(1)

C. Question 3: How to Practice Meditation

140

(3)

D. Question 4: The Ego, Self, and Zen

143

(4)

E. Question 5: Practical Uses of Zen

147

(20)

1. Zen and the Angry Client

147

(3)

2. Zen and Severe Mental Illness

150

(2)

3. Zen and the Suicidal Client

152

(3)

4. Zen and Depression

155

(2)

5. Zen and Addictive Disorders

157

(2)

6. Zen and Being With a Dying Patient

159

(2)

7. Zen and Psychosis (Schizophrenia)

161

(2)

8. Zen and Manipulative Patients

163

(4)

F. Question 6: Zen and Work Place Issues

167

(4)

1. Zen and Intensitive Therapists

169

(1)

2. Zen and Supervisors or Administrators

170

(1)

3. Zen and Paperwork

171

(1)

G. PICU Unit Rules (Standard Version)

171

(1)

H. PICU Unit Rules (Revised Version)

172

(1)

I. Question 7: Zen for the Therapist (Avoiding Burn-Out)

173

(10)

5. Integrating Zen and Psychotherapy: Connections and Limits

183

(48)

A. Zen, the Medical Model, and Evidence-Based Treatment

184

(9)

B. Zen and the World of Managed Care

193

(7)

C. Zen and Academic Education

200

(12)

D. Zen and Clinical Supervision

212

(5)

E. Integrating Traditional and Nontraditional Therapies: A Case for Zen

217

(8)

F. Zen as a Complement or as an Alternative: A Final Word

225

(6)

Appendix I: Glossary

231

(2)

Appendix II: Zen Resources

233

(4)

References

237

(8)

Index

245

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

We're the #1 textbook rental company. Let us show you why.

Zen and Psychotherapy: Integrating Traditional and Nontraditional Approaches

9780826120342

0826120342

Supplemental Materials

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

Rewards Program