The Guide to Buddhist Counseling

This book provides a theoretical framework for Buddhist counseling and introduces it to counseling professionals, offering practices for spiritual advancement and application in mental health treatment. It is a valuable resource for Buddhist chaplains, counselors, and mental health professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 29 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buddhist concepts and practices have gained widespread popularity and integration into professional psychology. This groundbreaking book is the first to offer a theoretical framework for counseling based on Early Buddhist teachings, presenting it to counseling professionals for mental health treatment and practice.

Lee kickstarts his book by delineating the fundamental concepts necessary to comprehend the Buddhist perspective on human nature and the world. He presents the Buddhist counseling model and proposes practices for the spiritual growth of counselors, encompassing self-cultivation plans, contemplative exercises, and various forms of meditation. Furthermore, he delves into the application of the model in assessment, conceptualization, and intervention, utilizing numerous case examples to demonstrate the practical process.

As a trusted resource in Buddhist counseling, this book is an invaluable asset for Buddhist chaplains, counselors, and mental health professionals seeking to incorporate Buddhism into their clinical practice. It is also a valuable resource for graduate students in religious studies and counseling, providing a comprehensive and insightful exploration of this evolving field.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 174 x 247 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367458058