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To feed the interior life of the counselor is not only a sensible act for the helper, it is a true act of generosity for those they serve as well. This book directs counselors to consider their own sense of self and how they are-and are not-living a personally and professionally meaningful, mindful life.

Table of Contents

In That Place of Sanity: The Inner Life of the Counselor ix

1 Creating Space Within 1

2 Valuing and Accessing Alonetime 19

3 Recognizing the Cues of Subtle “Mindlessness” 45

4 Learning the Art of Leaning Back 65

5 Experiencing a New Type of Counselor Self-Nurturance 91

6 Alonetime as a University: Honoring the Wisdom of Mentors of Mindfulness 121

Appendix: Retreat and Reflect: Enjoying a 149

Fresh Experience of Your Own Inner Life A Brief Final Comment on a Counselor’s 173

Inner Renewal in Alonetime

About the Author 175

Recommended Readings 177

References 179

Bibliography 185

Permissions 191

Acknowledgments 193

Author Index 195

Subject Index 197

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 04/09/2012
      ISBN13: 9781118193747, 978-1118193747
      ISBN10: 1118193741
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      To feed the interior life of the counselor is not only a sensible act for the helper, it is a true act of generosity for those they serve as well. This book directs counselors to consider their own sense of self and how they are-and are not-living a personally and professionally meaningful, mindful life.

      Table of Contents

      In That Place of Sanity: The Inner Life of the Counselor ix

      1 Creating Space Within 1

      2 Valuing and Accessing Alonetime 19

      3 Recognizing the Cues of Subtle “Mindlessness” 45

      4 Learning the Art of Leaning Back 65

      5 Experiencing a New Type of Counselor Self-Nurturance 91

      6 Alonetime as a University: Honoring the Wisdom of Mentors of Mindfulness 121

      Appendix: Retreat and Reflect: Enjoying a 149

      Fresh Experience of Your Own Inner Life A Brief Final Comment on a Counselor’s 173

      Inner Renewal in Alonetime

      About the Author 175

      Recommended Readings 177

      References 179

      Bibliography 185

      Permissions 191

      Acknowledgments 193

      Author Index 195

      Subject Index 197

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