Dual Disorders – Third Edition
Depression. Schizophrenia. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Bipolar disorder.
Millions of individuals diagnosed with psychiatric or emotional disorders must battle an equally menacing and powerful disease–chemical dependency–alcoholism, drug addiction, medication addiction.
First published in 1993, Dual Disorders is the leading text on the biological and psychological relationship between mental illness and addiction.
The third edition of this Hazelden best-seller has been updated to include the latest research, information about new medications, and an explanation of new diagnostic criteria.
Key features and benefits
- outlines the relationship between chemical dependency and psychiatric disorders
- contains important resources for chemically dependent individuals and their families
- presents practical relapse prevention strategies
- pharmacotherapy
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Mindfulness as a concept and a process
The use of mindfulness meditation as a therapeutic intervention has been strongly promoted in the last few years.
To date there has been limited opportunity for open discussion and sharing of knowledge in relation to theory, practice or outcomes.
The purpose of this paper was to provide an understanding of the theoretical underpinning and evidence base for incorporating mindfulness practice into their lives and work.
Primarily, mindfulness is presented as a cognitive style that facilitates development of a heightened sense of awareness of thought processes and emotions, and utilisation of this awareness to cultivate the ability to engage actively in being rather than reacting or doing.
Further, it is noted that the learning of mindfulness meditation is believed to empower the individual to find release from depressive rumination, anxiety and stress in their lives.
Current limitations, potential implications and contraindications of utilising mindfulness meditative practice are also discussed.
Research report; Marion Kostanski; Craig Hassed. Mindfulness as a concept and a process, Australian Psychologist, Volume 43, Issue 1 March 2008 , pages 15 – 21
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