Zen and Psychotherapy: Integrating Traditional and Nontraditional Approaches

By Christopher J. Mruk, Joan Hartzell, Joan Hartzell RN MA

Book Overview

Exploring the role of spirituality and religion in treatment, this book provides a sound clinical and academic rationale for exploring incorporating principles of Zen in traditional psychotherapy.

The authors, one a clinical educator and social scientist, the other a nurse psychotherapist and practicing Buddhist present a fascinating dialog on the "science" and the "art" sides of the art-science debate. Practical suggestions are included for achieving a balance between these two poles of the helping and healing process.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826120342
• ISBN13: 9780826120342
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

excellent blending of two traditions

For counselors, therapists, healers and those in the healping professions, this is a real gem. The interaction between the authors, one from a clinical background and one from a spiritual, illuminates the material as a respectful dialoque, with the questions asked of each other, we would ask ourselves. Unique exploration of the material and very helpful.