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Modern psychology and ancient wisdom : [Book] : psychological healing practices from the world's religious traditions / edited by Sharon G. Mijares.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextEdition: Second editionDescription: xxxiii, 210 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781138884502 (hbk)
  • 9781138884526 (paperback)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 203.1 23
Other classification:
  • 203.1
Summary: Modern Psychology and Ancient Wisdom, 2nd edition, brings together experts who explore the use of ancient healing techniques from Buddhism, Christianity, Goddess, Shamanism, Taoism, and Yogic traditions as well as the mystical practices of Judaism and Islam and their application to modern counseling and therapy professions. Each chapter lays out time-tested techniques used by teachers, guides, and practitioners to facilitate psychological healing, embraces a wide variety of cultural perspectives, and offers a large, varied, and meaningful view of the world. This new edition includes added material on Islam, indigenous, and shamanic healing perspectives and practices, as well as new findings in the fields of neuropsychology and epigenetics. With its vast offerings of new treatment methods from a variety of perspectives?from therapeutic metaphors and breathing exercises to meditation and yoga techniques?this book will be of use to mental health professionals, social workers, and pastoral caregivers.
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Modern Psychology and Ancient Wisdom, 2nd edition, brings together experts who explore the use of ancient healing techniques from Buddhism, Christianity, Goddess, Shamanism, Taoism, and Yogic traditions as well as the mystical practices of Judaism and Islam and their application to modern counseling and therapy professions. Each chapter lays out time-tested techniques used by teachers, guides, and practitioners to facilitate psychological healing, embraces a wide variety of cultural perspectives, and offers a large, varied, and meaningful view of the world. This new edition includes added material on Islam, indigenous, and shamanic healing perspectives and practices, as well as new findings in the fields of neuropsychology and epigenetics. With its vast offerings of new treatment methods from a variety of perspectives?from therapeutic metaphors and breathing exercises to meditation and yoga techniques?this book will be of use to mental health professionals, social workers, and pastoral caregivers.

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