Tom Bien is an author and licensed clinical psychologist. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
"Book of the Month! If, as Henry Thoreau says, 'An honest book is
the noblest work of man' then Thomas Bien has produced a noble
work. Dr. Bien skillfully weaves through his book the essentials of
Buddhism, of which he has an excellent understanding. Dr. Bien's
writing is ardent and personal. Because it is in an unusually
personal tone the reader connects with the writer without the
barrier that is often present in books for professionals. It has an
easy flow. It is an engaging read. Replete with exercises for the
therapist outside of the consulting room, as well as practical
suggestions for the therapeutic interaction itself, the book covers
a wide territory. Mindful Therapy has a kinship with Carl Rogers
and On Becoming a Person. The general reader will easily appreciate
from this book the salutary effects of the practice of mindfulness,
and the interconnection of mindfulness and emotional well-being.
The book is especially targeted to mental health professionals and
any psychotherapist reading Dr. Bien's book, and taking it to
heart, can only benefit. The practice of mindfulness, and the
peace, respect and kindness that it brings, in psychotherapy and in
life, is an ennobling endeavor. This is Dr. Bien's message, and it
is unpretentiously expressed in this fine book."-- "Wildmind
Newsletter"
"In Mindful Therapy, clinical psychologist Thomas Bien presents a
clear approach to psychotherapy with an exquisite singleness of
purpose: to help put an end to suffering. Using the Buddha's Noble
Eightfold Path as a template for therapeutic interventions, Bien
provides clear examples to help guide practitioners through the
many complex issues that today's clients present. Mindful Therapy
is an elegant guide for both novice and veteran therapists
alike."--Mark Brady, PhD, editor of The Wisdom of Listening
"The practice of mindfulness meditation is receiving increased
attention among therapists who are interested in integrating a
spiritual approach in their work with a wide diversity of clinical
problems. I highly recommend Dr. Thomas Bien's most recent book on
this topic. Mindful Therapy is unique in that it offers instruction
in mindfulness for both the therapist's own balanced lifestyle as
well as teaching how to apply this approach with clients. Case
studies are presented throughout the text to illustrate the use of
mindfulness practice in therapy."--G. Alan Marlatt, PhD, author of
Relapse Prevention: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of
Addictive Behaviors
"Using theoretical groundwork, personal experience, case studies
and practice exercises, Mindful Therapy offers ways to bring the
teachings of Buddhism into a psychotherapeutic practice, and
provides a thorough explanation of the benefits of doing so."--
"The Albuquerque Tribune"
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