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"Mindfulness is not an esoteric topic
relevant only to a few therapists/m-/it is a
process that profoundly changes how we think
about the nature and goals of therapeutic
work itself. No recent book shows that more
than this one, which illuminates the social
nature of consciousness and carefully lays
out the implications of mindfulness for
compassion, connection, and relationship. We
have long known that a powerful therapeutic
relationship is a key to success in therapy.
This book begins to show how we can use
ancient wisdom to cultivate that
relationship."--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Nevada
Foundation Professor, Department of
Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno
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Mindful Therapy : A Guide for Therapists and
Helping Professionals
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"Book of the Month! If, as Henry Thoreau says, ‘An
honest book is the noblest work of man’ then Thomas
Bien has produced a noble work. […] Dr. Bien
skillfully weaves through his book the essentials of
Buddhism, of which he has an excellent
understanding. […] Dr. Bien’s writing is ardent and
personal. Because it is in an unusually personal
tone the reader connects with the writer without the
barrier that is often present in books for
professionals. It has an easy flow. It is an
engaging read. Replete with exercises for the
therapist outside of the consulting room, as well as
practical suggestions for the therapeutic
interaction itself, the book covers a wide
territory. […] Mindful Therapy has a kinship
with Carl Rogers and On Becoming a Person.
The general reader will easily appreciate from this
book the salutary effects of the practice of
mindfulness, and the interconnection of mindfulness
and emotional well-being. The book is especially
targeted to mental health professionals and any
psychotherapist reading Dr. Bien’s book, and taking
it to heart, can only benefit. The practice of
mindfulness, and the peace, respect and kindness
that it brings, in psychotherapy and in life, is an
ennobling endeavor. This is Dr. Bien’s message, and
it is unpretentiously expressed in this fine book."—Wildmind
Newsletter
"This is a gem of a book.."-Jeremy D. Safran, Ph.D., Director of
Clinical Training at the New School for Social
Research, and editor of Psychoanalysis and
Buddhism: An Unfolding Dialogue
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Mindful Therapy is complementary, not
contradictory, to scientific psychology,
manifesting compassion, love, and wisdom as an
antidote to the mindless application of therapy
techniques. Furthermore, though writing in
the language of psychotherapy, Dr. Bien has a
pastor's heart. " --William R. Miller, Ph.D.,
co-author of Motivational Interviewing
and Practical Psychology for Pastors.
In
this book, Tom Bien explains in a very
understandable way the essence of mindfulness
and describes how it can be immediately applied
in practice and in everyday life. This book
will be valuable not just to psychotherapists,
but to anyone searching for peace and
understanding. --Michael J. Dougher, Ph.D.,
co-editor of Acceptance and Change.
"For both therapists and clients, this
clear and engaging book makes the Buddha's
teachings, and the practices of mindfulness
and compassion, directly applicable and
relevant to psychotherapy." - Dr. Jeff
Brantley, Duke Medical School, author of Calming Your Anxious Mind: How Mindfulness
and Compassion Can Free You from Anxiety,
Fear, and Panic
“ Dr. Bien’s insights
should appeal to anyone who has ever
wondered how Buddhist philosophy could
directly enhance their ability to care for
others.”- David R. Shlim, M.D., co-author of
Medicine
and Compassion: A
Tibetan Lama’s Guidance for Caregivers
"In
Mindful Therapy, clinical psychologist Thomas
Bien presents a clear approach to psychotherapy with an
exquisite singleness of purpose: to help put an end to
suffering.
Mindful Therapy is an elegant guide for both novice
and veteran therapists alike."--Mark Brady, Ph.D.,
editor of The Wisdom of Listening
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Finding the Center Within : The Healing Way of
Mindfulness Meditation
~Thomas Bien,
Beverly Bien
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"This is a clear, wise, and helpful
book. It spells out the kind of intelligence we
need to get through our days and transcend
ourselves. If everyone knew the wisdom contained
here, we could live in a peaceful world. --Thomas
Moore, author of Care of the Soul and Dark
Nights of the Soul
"Finding the Center Within is a
practical manual on the practice of mindfulness which
can help many people embody their Buddha nature and
become radiant and peaceful beings. It provides
easy steps for practicing mindfulness in day to day
living. " --Thich Nhat Hanh, Author of Being
Peace
"I recommend this to all
seekers..." --Lama Surya Das, Author of Awakening
the Buddha Within
"Wise and clear. A further
step in the art and science of healing." --Stephen
Levine, Author of A Year to Live
"This book's central message of
healing, catalyzed through the practice of mindfulness,
will speak broadly to people living lives untethered
from their center as well as to the mental health
practitioners interested in helping them." --Zindel
Segal, Ph.D., coauthor of Mindfulness-based Cognitive
Therapy for Depression.
 Mindful
Recovery: A Spiritual Path to Healing from Addiction
~Thomas Bien,
Beverly Bien
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