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by Bruno A. Cayoun (Author)
Mindfulness-integrated CBT: Principles and Practice represents the first set of general principles and practical guidelines for the integration of mindfulness meditation with well-documented and newly developed CBT techniques to address a broad range of psychological dysfunctions.
- The first book to provide a strong rationale and general guidelines for the implementation of mindfulness meditation integrated with CBT for a wide range of psychological difficulties
- Incorporates ancient Buddhist concepts of how the mind works, while remaining firmly grounded in well-documented cognitive and behavioural principles
- Provides new insights into established understanding of conditioning principles
- Includes a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions, week-by-week instructions for professionals to facilitate application of the therapy, along with case examples and the inspiring stories of former clients
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The incorporation of mindfulness training with traditional CBT techniques is proving an invaluable therapeutic approach for many psychological disorders and other general wellness issues. Mindfulness-integrated CBT: Principles and Practice represents the first set of general principles and practical guidelines for the integration of mindfulness meditation with well-documented CBT techniques. Bruno Cayoun, the principal developer of Mindfulness-integrated CBT, shares insights and knowledge garnered from eight years of implementation and modifications to his innovative therapeutic approach by offering a carefully structured guide to implementing an effective MiCBT program. He also reveals how the features may be flexibly interchanged with individual or group delivery according to client conditions and progress.
Bridging philosophies and sciences of the East and West with sophistication, clarity, and precision, Mindfulness-integrated CBT: Principles and Practiceoffers enriching guidance to enhance the lives of clients across a wide range of psychological difficulties.
Author Biography
Bruno Cayoun DPsych is Director of the MiCBT Institute and Research Associate at the School of Psychology, University of Tasmania, and a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Hobart, Australia. He is the principal developer of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and has been teaching this approach as a crisis intervention and relapse prevention method to mental health professionals internationally for the past eight years.
