Zen Meditation in Psychotherapy: Techniques for Clinical Practice

Part I Research and Efficacy

1 ◆ The Psychology of Meditation and Its Efficacy for Clinical Practice 3

2 ◆ Neuroscience Findings: How Meditation Can Change the Brain 19

Part II What Is Zen?

3 ◆ Zen Traditions 35

4 ◆ Zen Philosophy 59

5 ◆ Zen Practices 73

Part III Overcoming Clients’ Suffering

6 ◆ The Way of Zen Therapy: Following the Path for Treatment 97

7 ◆ Regulating Affect for Anger and Depression 113

8 ◆ Dissolving Anxiety and Trauma 135

9 ◆ Taming Impulse for Addiction and Weight Management 153

10 ◆ Fostering Loving Relationships 171

Part IV Facilitating Therapists

11 ◆ Relieving Stress and Burnout 193

12 ◆ Developing Acumen 209

Conclusion: Living Life as an Art 223

Appendix: A Quick Tour Through the Brain 227

References 239

Index 253