The Courage to Be Present: Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and the Awakening of Natural

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The quality of presence a psychotherapist or counselor brings to the therapeutic relationship makes all the difference in effective treatment. With this application of Buddhist practice to psychotherapy, Karen Kissel Wegela offers mental health professionals a new perspective on bringing compassion, patience, generosity, and equanimity to their work with clients. She also shows how counselors can apply this wisdom in their own lives, and how they can help their clients to cultivate these qualities in themselves.

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"Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and the Awakening of Natural WisdomThe quality of presence a psychotherapist or counselor brings to the therapeutic relationship makes all the difference in effective treatment. With this application of Buddhist practice to psychotherapy, Karen Kissel Wegela offers mental health professionals a new perspective on bringing compassion, patience, generosity, and equanimity to their work with clients. She also shows how counselors can apply this wisdom in their own lives, and how they can help their clients to cultivate these qualities in themselves.

Author Biography

Karen Kissel Wegela, PhD, is a psychotherapist and professor of contemplative psychology at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. A longtime student of Buddhism, she speaks to professionals about the connections between Buddhism and psychotherapy and writes a popular blog at psychologytoday.com. She is also the author of The Courage to Be Present- Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and the Awakening of Natural Wisdom.

Review

"Karen Kissel Wegela brings her long experience as a therapist, a teacher, and a meditator to this fine exploration of the integration of Buddhism and psychotherapy."—Gay Watson, author of Beyond Happiness "This book will be valuable reading both for psychotherapists in training with an interest in Buddhism, as well as for experienced therapists who want to deepen their understanding of how Buddhist thought and practice can enhance psychotherapeutic work."—Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School, and coeditor of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy "Karen Wegela has found ways, carefully and compassionately, to build our confidence as we face life's challenges. Both as a therapist and as a client, I have found a wealth of skillful means in this book."—David Richo, PhD, author of The Five Things We Cannot Change "Karen Wegela brings a real understanding of the intricacies of Buddhist thought to bear on the challenge of psychotherapy. There is much wisdom here."—Mark Epstein, author of Thoughts without a Thinker

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"Karen Kissel Wegela brings her long experience as a therapist, a teacher, and a meditator to this fine exploration of the integration of Buddhism and psychotherapy."-Gay Watson, author of Beyond Happiness "This book will be valuable reading both for psychotherapists in training with an interest in Buddhism, as well as for experienced therapists who want to deepen their understanding of how Buddhist thought and practice can enhance psychotherapeutic work."-Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School, and coeditor of Mindfulness and Psychotherap y "Karen Wegela has found ways, carefully and compassionately, to build our confidence as we face life's challenges. Both as a therapist and as a client, I have found a wealth of skillful means in this book."-David Richo, PhD, author of The Five Things We Cannot Change "Karen Wegela brings a real understanding of the intricacies of Buddhist thought to bear on the challenge of psychotherapy. There is much wisdom here."-Mark Epstein, author of Thoughts without a Thinker

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Details ISBN1590308301 Author Karen Kissel Wegela Short Title COURAGE TO BE PRESENT Language English ISBN-10 1590308301 ISBN-13 9781590308301 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc Subtitle Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and the Awakening of Natural Wisdom Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States DEWEY 158.1 Residence Boulder, CO, US Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-12-07 UK Release Date 2010-12-07 AU Release Date 2010-12-07 NZ Release Date 2010-12-07 US Release Date 2010-12-07 Illustrator Scotty Reifsnyder Translator Adriana Hunter Birth 1939 Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Psychiatry, University of Geneva Position Illustrator Qualifications PsyD Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Audience General Pages 232 We've got this

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