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From the cushion to the couch: Buddhism’s powerful influence on psychotherapy

By Filings on Wed, 04/06/22
Society & Culture
Psychology
Buddhism
Mental Health
Mindfulness

“Like Epstein, many counselors feel that mainstream spoken-word therapy and drug-prescribing psychiatry set too low a bar for human development. They also note that the Buddhist emphasis on deconstructing thoughts can lead to ignoring personal feelings and individual needs.” - RNS

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