Mindfulness-Integrated CBT for Well-Being and Personal Growth - by Bruno A Cayoun (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This is a clear, streamlined guide to using Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) to improve well-being and manage a range of personal and interpersonal difficulties.
- About the Author: DR BRUNO CAYOUN is Director of the MiCBT Institute and a clinical psychologist in private practice in Hobart, Australia.
- 304 Pages
- Psychology, Movements
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Book Synopsis
This is a clear, streamlined guide to using Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) to improve well-being and manage a range of personal and interpersonal difficulties.
- Integrates the core principles of Eastern mindfulness with the Western evidence-based principles of CBT
- Provides simple and practical, step-by-step guidance to understanding and implementing the four stages of MiCBT with helpful FAQ sections, success stories from patients, and free access on the companion website to the author's MP3 audio instructions for basic and advanced mindfulness meditation techniques
- Written by the foremost expert in this area, with over 25 years' experience in mindfulness meditation and training from around the world
- Perfect for individuals working toward self-improvement on their own, as well as professionals assisting clients in individual or group therapy
From the Back Cover
"This is a beautiful book. Bruno Cayoun has distilled the deepest wisdom of an ancient Buddhist meditation tradition and combined it with the best modern clinical science to offer this program. He explains clearly, guides gently, and answers questions skilfully. With this book as a trusted guide, he invites you to discover how you can let go of suffering, restore equilibrium, and rediscover peace." Professor Mark Williams, co-author of Theb Mindful Way Workbook
"Mindfulness-integrated CBT is a jewel that honours both the Buddhist and Western psychological traditions of turning suffering into well-being. You will treasure what Bruno Cayoun offers whether you are looking for a way through personal distress or wish to learn how to bring the elements of Buddhist Psychology into your professional work." Professor Lynette Monteiro, co-author of Mindfulness Starts Here
"This book marries powerful tools from Buddhist meditative practice with contemporary behavioral science for a comprehensive look at transforming suffering. The result is an important contribution to a growing interdisciplinary field." Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness at Work
Building on contemporary interest in both mindfulness approaches and evidence-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dr Bruno Cayoun introduces readers to Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT), a program that has helped thousands around the world experience a genuine sense of peace and fulfillment and manage a range of personal and relationship difficulties.
Fully integrating the core principles of Eastern mindfulness with the evidence-based principles of CBT, Mindfulness-integrated CBT for Well-being and Personal Growth provides a simple and practical, step-by-step guidance for individuals on a personal road to self-improvement or for professionals assisting clients in individual or group therapy. Dr Cayoun guides readers through the four stages of MiCBT in a clear and accessible manner with week-by-week instructions, multiple scripts to work through, answers to frequently asked questions, and success stories from patients. Readers also have online access to the author's audio instruction to guide them through the program and exercises. MiCBT can help you increased your motivation and self-confidence, your ability to accept and address difficult situations, as well as develop a compassionate assertiveness and renewed sense of purpose.
About the Author
DR BRUNO CAYOUN is Director of the MiCBT Institute and a clinical psychologist in private practice in Hobart, Australia. He is the principal developer of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) and has been teaching this approach to mental health professionals internationally since 2003. He has practiced mindfulness meditation for over 25 years and has undergone extensive training in France, Nepal, India, and Australia. Dr Cayoun supervises mindfulness research at the MiCBT Institute and in collaboration with several universities in Australia. He is the author of Mindfulness-integrated CBT: Principles and Practice (Wiley Blackwell, 2011), as well a range of MiCBT resources for professionals.