Zen Meditation in Psychotherapy – Techniques for Clinical Practice

C. Alexander Simpkins , PhD, and Annellen M. Simpkins , PhD, have extensive training in psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, and Zen. They have clinical, teaching, and research experience using meditation either as the primary method or in conjunction with other forms of therapy. They have written several books on meditation, yoga, psychotherapy, and hypnosis, as well as books on several eastern philosophical traditions.

Introduction ix 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