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Synopsis
This long-awaited clinical guide presents a step-by-step application of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT), an evidence-based integration of mindfulness training with core CBT methods. Integrating Buddhist and Western psychologies with cognitive and affective neuroscience, MiCBT deepens the formulation of operant conditioning and applications of desensitisation techniques to address crisis and help prevent relapse across a wide range of mental health disorders. This book provides flexible and detailed weekly instructions for implementing MiCBT with both individuals and groups. It offers free access to a stock of resources, including downloadable audio instructions for a range of mindfulness techniques and their corresponding scripts for self-implementation. It also contains client handouts to facilitate psychoeducation and practice accuracy, and FAQ sections to help therapists assist their clients to overcome obstacles. Skilfully written by experienced clinicians and leading trainers of MiCBT, this book is an indispensable companion for therapists new to or experienced in the practice of mindfulness-based programs.
Synopsis
The essential guide to MiCBT for therapists working in clinical settings
The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy offers therapists working in clinical settings a practical set of evidence-based techniques derived from mindfulness (vipassana) training and the principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. The increasing popularity of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) is principally attributed to its transdiagnostic applications. It offers novel tools that address a broad range of psychological disorders both acute and chronic, including those with complex comorbidities, and helps prevent relapse.
The authoritative guide to this unique approach includes:
- A clear explanation of MiCBT's origins and development, structure and content, scientific underpinnings and supporting empirical evidence
- A comprehensive guide to the 10-session MiCBT program for groups and individual clients that includes worksheets and handouts for each session and suggestions to overcome common difficulties
- A presentation of the research and practical experience of the authors, noted experts in the field of MiCBT
Written for mental health therapists working with groups and individual clients, The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy offers an effective guide for implementing the principles of MiCBT within their professional practice.