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The Integrative Helper: Convergence of Eastern and Western Traditions - Softcover

Mikulas, William

 
9780534525170: The Integrative Helper: Convergence of Eastern and Western Traditions

Synopsis

The goals of this text include providing a practical overview of the fundamental dynamics of human behavior and consciousness; highlighting important contributions from world perspectives currently not yet well-known in Western psychology; helping readers develop their own integrated understanding of psychology and helping processes; and identifying optimal knowledge and skills. As such, the text provides a cutting-edge presentation on integrative, alternative techniques for human behavior change agents. The author includes hot topics such as mind-body issues, meditation, spirituality, and eastern approaches.

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PART I: OVERVIEW. 1. Overview. 2. General Approach. PART II: BIOLOGICAL LEVEL. 3. Biological Variables. 4. Biobehavioral Therapy. PART III: BEHAVIORAL LEVEL. 5. Behavior. 6. Behavior Modification. 7. Behaviors of the Mind. PART IV: PERSONAL LEVEL. 8. Conscious Personal Reality. 9. Self and Will. PART V: TRANSPERSONAL LEVEL. 10. The Transpersonal Domain. 11. The Way Beyond. PART VI: ACROSS LEVELS. 12. Integration and Themes.

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Ranking Eastern practices such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga as seminal as computers in their impact on recent US culture, Mikulas (psychology, U. of South Florida) advances conjunctive psychology as an integrated approach to change at the biological, behavioral, personal, and transpersonal levels. He overviews helper skills, client activiti

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