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Cognitive humanistic therapy Buddhism, Christianity and being fully human

`Richard Nelson-Jones is one of the few scholars with the erudition and breadth of experience necessary to link Christian and Buddhist traditions in the helping professions. This is much more than old wine in new bottles, and this book will introduce counsellors and therapists to new and better ways of understanding and helping the clients we treat' - Danny Wedding, Missouri Institute of Mental Health Cognitive Humanistic Therapy describes a new approach to psychotherapy and self-development, based on an understanding of what it means to be "fully human". In a un
eBook, English, 2004
Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 2004
Specialized.
1 online resource (263 p.)
9781280538780, 9781848606043, 9781412900751, 9786610538782, 1280538783, 1848606044, 1412900751, 6610538786
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Cover; Contents; Practices; Preface; Part I: Understanding being fully human; Chapter 1
What is Cognitive Humanism?; Chapter 2
Human Motivation; Chapter 3
Human-being Skills; Chapter 4
Being Fully Human; Chapter 5
Learning and Losing Humanity; Part II: Cultivating being fully human; Chapter 6
Overview of Cognitive Humanistic Therapy; Chapter 7
The Skilled Client Model; Chapter 8
Calming and Disillusioning the Mind; Chapter 9
Awakening the Heart; Chapter 10
Curbing Anger and Aversion; Chapter 11
Curbing Greed and Craving. Chapter 12
Cultivating Goodwill, Sympathetic Joy and GratitudeChapter 13
Cultivating Compassion and Equanimity; Chapter 14
Cultivating Generosity, Helping and Service; Chapter 15
Personal Practice; Appendix: Some Research Implications; Bibliography; Name Index; Subject Index
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