The Way to Awaken
The Way to Awaken

Author: Robert Masters

Publisher: Quest Books

Published: 1997-05-01

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9780835607544

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Revised and updated. A revolutionary program of psychophysical exercises that can literally change our bodies, teaching us more pleasureable and efficient ways of functioning. Gentle movements integrating mind and body help us to move with greater ease and grace, quicken reflexes, improve body sensing, enhance physical and mental performance, and even reduce the effects of aging.

Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism

Author: James Louis Gardner

Publisher: Wings

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13:

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If you want to explore the literature of Zen, here is the place to start. This massive collection of titles of publications on Zen includes materials for the beginner on what Zen is, how to do Zen meditation, where to find a teacher in Japan or America, & how Zen practice relates to its philosophy. Also listed are publications on Zen & the fine arts, tea ceremony, the martial arts, & philosophy (including the Kyoto School of Japanese philosophy), Dogen, Zen psychology & the psychology of Zen. There are sections on humor, feminism, mysticism, ecology, & Zen influences on Western literature & culture. One large section covers the dialogue between Zen & Christianity. Zen in Japan, in China (Ch'an), Korea (Son), Vietnam & Tibet are covered as well as Zen in the West: its influence on Western culture, & the history of its "transmission." Like materials have been grouped together to permit browsing. This work of 412 pages with 2,831 numbered citations & two extensive indexes is meant to serve the serious student & the beginner.

Religion and Healing in America
Religion and Healing in America

Author: Linda L. Barnes

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13: 0195167961

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Americans have long been aware of the phenomenon loosely known as faith healing. During the 1990s the American cultural landscape changed and religious healing became a commonplace feature in our society. This is a look at this new reality.

Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling
Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling

Author: Richard S. Sharf

Publisher: Brooks/Cole

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 744

ISBN-13:

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Case examples and therapist-client dialogues show how each of 12 major theories can be applied to common psychological disorders (such as depression, anxiety, and borderline disorders) or to modes of treatment (such as individual, couples, families, and groups). Each theory chapter follows a similar organizational scheme, covering goals, assessment, the therapeutic relationship, techniques, research, current trends, time-limited approaches, and multicultural and gender issues. Comparison, critique, and theoretical integration are provided in the final chapter.