The Integrative Helper: Convergence of Eastern and Western Traditions (Skills, Techniques, & Process for Human Services)

The goals of this text include providing a practical overview of the fundamental dynamics of human behavior and consciousness; highlighting important contributions from world perspectives currently not yet well-known in Western psychology; helping readers develop their own integrated understanding of psychology and helping processes; and identifying optimal knowledge and skills. As such, the text provides a cutting-edge presentation on integrative, alternative techniques for human behavior change agents. The author includes hot topics such as mind-body issues, meditation, spirituality, and eastern approaches.

PART I: OVERVIEW. 1. Overview. 2. General Approach. PART II: BIOLOGICAL LEVEL. 3. Biological Variables. 4. Biobehavioral Therapy. PART III: BEHAVIORAL LEVEL. 5. Behavior. 6. Behavior Modification. 7. Behaviors of the Mind. PART IV: PERSONAL LEVEL. 8. Conscious Personal Reality. 9. Self and Will. PART V: TRANSPERSONAL LEVEL. 10. The Transpersonal Domain. 11. The Way Beyond. PART VI: ACROSS LEVELS. 12. Integration and Themes.