The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy - by Bruno A Cayoun & Sarah E Francis & Alice G Shires (Paperback)

About the Book

"This long-awaited clinical guide presents a step-by-step application of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT), an evidence-based integration of mindfulness training with core CBT methods. Integrating Buddhist and Western psychologies with cognitive and affective neuroscience, MiCBT deepens the formulation of operant conditioning and applications of desensitisation techniques to address crisis and help prevent relapse across a wide range of mental health disorders. This book provides flexible and detailed weekly instructions for implementing MiCBT with both individuals and groups. It offers free access to a stock of resources, including downloadable audio instructions for a range of mindfulness techniques and their corresponding scripts for self-implementation. It also contains client handouts to facilitate psychoeducation and practice accuracy, and FAQ sections to help therapists assist their clients to overcome obstacles. Skilfully written by experienced clinicians and leading trainers of MiCBT, this book is an indispensable companion for therapists new to or experienced in the practice of mindfulness-based programs"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The essential guide to MiCBT for therapists working in clinical settings

The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy offers therapists working in clinical settings a practical set of evidence-based techniques derived from mindfulness (vipassana) training and the principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. The increasing popularity of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) is principally attributed to its transdiagnostic applications. It offers novel tools that address a broad range of psychological disorders both acute and chronic, including those with complex comorbidities, and helps prevent relapse.

The authoritative guide to this unique approach includes:

• A clear explanation of MiCBT's origins and development, structure and content, scientific underpinnings and supporting empirical evidence
• A comprehensive guide to the 10-session MiCBT program for groups and individual clients that includes worksheets and handouts for each session and suggestions to overcome common difficulties
• A presentation of the research and practical experience of the authors, noted experts in the field of MiCBT

Written for mental health therapists working with groups and individual clients, The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy offers an effective guide for implementing the principles of MiCBT within their professional practice.

From the Back Cover

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MiCBT FOR THERAPISTS WORKING IN CLINICAL SETTINGS

The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy offers therapists working in clinical settings a practical set of evidence-based techniques derived from mindfulness (vipassana) training and the principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. The increasing popularity of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) is principally attributed to its transdiagnostic applications. It offers novel tools that address a broad range of psychological disorders both acute and chronic, including those with complex comorbidities, and helps prevent relapse.

The authoritative guide to this unique approach includes:

• A clear explanation of MiCBT's origins and development, structure and content, scientific underpinnings and supporting empirical evidence
• A comprehensive guide to the 10-session MiCBT program for groups and individual clients that includes worksheets and handouts for each session and suggestions to overcome common difficulties
• A presentation of the research and practical experience of the authors, noted experts in the field of MiCBT

Written for mental health therapists working with groups and individual clients, The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy offers an effective guide for implementing the principles of MiCBT within their professional practice. The text is accompanied by online resources, including free downloads of full-size client handouts and audio instructions for the practice of mindfulness meditations.

"Mindfulness-integrated CBT has made a unique contribution to evidence-based approaches in health care. The evidence shows that it helps people with some of the most serious physical and emotional difficulties, as well as working well to enhance flourishing and well-being. This manual for therapists and teachers is a very welcome step forward."
--Professor Mark Williams, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, Co-author of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Depression

"This important work is a masterful integration of mindfulness meditation training and clinical science for individual and group therapy. The authors explain the theoretical foundation of MiCBT, followed by generous, session-by- session instructions for every aspect of treatment. MiCBT is an innovative, transdiagnostic approach to clinical care that will surely inspire and inform clinicians for years to come."
--Christopher Germer, PhD, Lecturer, Harvard Medical School, Author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, Co-editor of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy

"MiCBT integrates the principal evidence-based methods of traditional CBT with mindfulness meditation with seamless grace. I highly recommend this comprehensive and helpful clinical handbook to mental health professionals."
--Shauna Shapiro, PhD, Professor of counseling psychology, Santa Clara University, Co-author of The art and science of mindfulness and Mindful Discipline

About the Author

BRUNO A. CAYOUN is a clinical psychologist, researcher and the developer of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy. He is the founder and Director of the MiCBT Institute.

SARAH E. FRANCIS is a registered psychologist trained in a number of mindfulness-based therapies. She specializes in the research and clinical applications of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

ALICE G. SHIRES is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Psychology Clinic at the Graduate School of Health, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) and heads the UTS Mindfulness Integrated Therapies Research Clinic.