An Introduction To Buddhist Psychology And Coun... -

A Buddhist-oriented counselor does not view the client’s distress as a "broken" part of their identity, but as a result of . By identifying where the client is clinging or resisting, the therapist helps them navigate toward a state of "non-attachment." Core Concepts in Practice

An exploration of the intersection between ancient Eastern wisdom and modern mental health frameworks. An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counseling An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Coun...

Suffering arises from "grasping"—our tendency to cling to pleasant experiences and push away unpleasant ones. A Buddhist-oriented counselor does not view the client’s

Life inevitably involves dissatisfaction and pain. Life inevitably involves dissatisfaction and pain

Furthermore, the doctrine of challenges the Western notion of a solid, unchanging "ego." In therapy, this allows clients to detach from limiting self-narratives. Instead of being "a depressed person," the client learns to observe "the presence of depressing thoughts." This shift in perspective is the essence of Mindfulness , the most well-known Buddhist contribution to modern clinical practice, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The Role of the Counselor