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In "Thoughts Without a Thinker," psychiatrist Mark Epstein draws on Buddhist principles to illuminate the psychological processes of attention, emotion, and self. The book outlines how meditation practices can be integrated into therapeutic work to foster greater awareness and emotional resilience. Epstein also reflects on the evolution of this interdisciplinary field and its implications for both clinicians and practitioners seeking transformative personal growth.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Mark Epstein
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