"This book brings together an innovative selection of the most current applications of mindfulness-based treatments to consider the wide range of ailments for which it can be used. ... The book is appropriate for all clinicians who are using or interested in this form of treatment. ... This is an extensive look at the wide range of illnesses for which MBCT is now being used or investigated." (Michael Easton, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2016)
Stuart J. Eisendrath, MD Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Director of the UCSF Depression Center University of California San Francisco 401 Parnassus Avenue San Francisco, CA USA
This book brings together a cutting-edge selection of the most current applications of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), giving clinicians as well as researchers a concise guide to current and future directions. Chapters include illustrative case studies to give readers an example of how MBCT would be used in the clinical setting, followed by an overview of the condition, the theoretical rationale for using MBCT, modifications of MBCT for that disorder, and evidence for MBCT use. Chapters also discuss practical considerations of MBCT, including patient selection, home practice, group size, format, and facilitator training.
Written by some of the world’s leading clinicians and researchers using MBCT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Innovative Applications is of great value to psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and therapists.