Integrating Buddhist Psychology into Grief Counseling
Authors: Wada, Kaori1; Park, Jeeseon1
Source: Death Studies, Volume 33, Number 7, August 2009 , pp. 657-683(27)
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Abstract:
The field of grief counseling has yet to see an integration of Buddhist psychology. Drawing on Buddhist psychology literature and Western models of grief, this article explores possible integrations of two approaches. To lay the foundation for this discussion, the authors introduced a brief overview of the history of Buddhism as well as a Buddhist conception of death and other relevant Buddhist concepts. Integrations of Buddhist psychology and Western models of grief are explored within the context of death and grief as part of life, grief as a process, balancing doing and being, and an interpersonal approach to grief counseling. Application of the Buddhist approach for individual and group practice was illustrated, followed by a cautionary note on the caveats of integrating two approaches. The article ends with a discussion on the implications of the Buddhist approach for counselor self-care.Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1080/07481180903012006
Affiliations: 1: Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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