An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling [electronic resource] : Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Therapies /
Silva, Padmasiri de.author.
This book, now in its fifth edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist psychology and counselling, exploring key concepts in psychology and practical applications in mindfulness-based counselling techniques using Buddhist philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics and contemplative methods.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I: Introducing Buddhist Psychology; 1 Buddhist Psychology and the Revolution in Cognitive Sciences; 2 Basic Features of Buddhist Psychology: An Overview; 3 The Psychology of Perception and Cognition; 4 The Psychology of Motivation; 5 Emotions: Western Theoretical Orientations and Buddhism; 6 Personality: Philosophical and Psychological Issues; 7 Mental Health and Sickness; 8 Mental Well-being; 9 Mind-Body Relationship and Buddhist Contextualism; 10 Towards a Holistic Psychology: Blending Thinking and Feeling
11 Buddhism as Contemplative Philosophy, Psychology and EthicsPart II: Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Counselling; 12 Nature of Counselling and Theoretical Orientations in Psychotherapy; 13 Mindfulness-Based Therapeutic Orientations; 14 Exploring the Content and Methodology of Buddhist Meditation; 15 Stress Management and the Rhythms of Our Lives; 16 The Logic of Sadness and Its Near Allies: Depression, Melancholy and Boredom; 17 Understanding and Managing Grief: When the Desert Begins to Bloom; 18 The Concept of Anger: Psychodynamics and Management
19 Addictions, Self-Control and the Puzzles Regarding Voluntary Self-Destruction20 Pride and Conceit: Emotions of Self-Assessment; 21 The Culture of 'Generosity' and the Ethics of Altruism; Guidelines for Readers; Further Reading; Notes; References; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book, now in its fifth edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist psychology and counselling, exploring key concepts in psychology and practical applications in mindfulness-based counselling techniques using Buddhist philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics and contemplative methods.
Philosophy of mind.
Psychology, clinical.
Ethics.
Applied psychology.
Philosophy, Asian.
Philosophy of Mind.
Clinical Psychology.
Ethics.
Moral Philosophy.
Psychotherapy and Counseling.
Non-Western Philosophy.