Modern Psychology and Ancient Wisdom: Psychological Healing Practices from the World's Religious Traditions [Hardcover]

Modern Psychology and Ancient Wisdom, 2nd edition, brings together experts who explore the use of ancient healing techniques from Buddhism, Christianity, Goddess, Shamanism, Taoism, and Yogic traditions as well as the mystical practices of Judaism and Islam and their application to modern counseling and therapy professions. Each chapter lays out time-tested techniques used by teachers, guides, and practitioners to facilitate psychological healing, embraces a wide variety of cultural perspectives, and offers a large, varied, and meaningful view of the world. This new edition includes added material on Islam, indigenous, and shamanic healing perspectives and practices, as well as new findings in the fields of neuropsychology and epigenetics. With its vast offerings of new treatment methods from a variety of perspectivesfrom therapeutic metaphors and breathing exercises to meditation and yoga techniquesthis book will be of use to mental health professionals, social workers, and pastoral caregivers.

Foreword to the Second Edition Stanley Krippner  Foreword to the First Editon Stephen Gilligan  Introduction Sharon G. Mijares  1. Nurturing the Seeds of Sanity: A Buddhist Approach to Psychotherapy Karen Kissel Wegela  2. Rediscovering Christ, the Healer Dwight H. Judy  3. Tales of the Goddess: Healing Metaphors for Women Sharon G. Mijares  4. Kabbalistic Pathways for Growth and Healing Sheldon Z. Kramer  5. Indigenous Knowledge and Shamanic Ways: Inner Journeys and Soul Retrieval  Sharon G. Mijares  6. The Key in the Dark: Self and Soul Transformation in the Sufi and Islamic Spiritual Traditions Neil Douglas-Klotz  7. Taoist Mind-Body Resourl/