Contemplative Therapy for Clients on the Autism Spectrum : A Reflective Integration Therapy(tm) Manual for Psychotherapists and Counsellors.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (186 pages)
Intro -- Contemplative Therapy for Clients on the Autism Spectrum -- Acknowledgements -- About Reflective Integration Therapy™ (RIT™) -- Foreword by Tony Attwood -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. A Brief Philosophy -- Chapter 2. The Centrality of the Therapeutic Relationship -- Chapter 3. Programme Outline -- Chapter 4. RIT Session 1: The Practice of Mantra Meditation -- Chapter 5. RIT Session 2: Beginning the Journey -- Chapter 6. RIT Session 3: The Mystery of Self -- Chapter 7. RIT Session 4: The Healing of Memories -- Chapter 8. RIT Session 5: Autism and the Ego -- Chapter 9. RIT Session 6: Building Emotional Resilience -- Chapter 10. RIT Session 7: Autistic Awareness -- Chapter 11. RIT Session 8: Self-Esteem -- Chapter 12. RIT Session 9: Removing the Mask -- Chapter 13. RIT Session 10: The True Self -- Chapter 14. RIT Session 11: Self and Service -- Chapter 15. RIT Session 12: Debriefing and Continuing Care -- Chapter 16. Case Studies -- References -- Further Reading and Resources -- Glossary -- Index -- Blank Page.
A manual for practitioners working with clients with high-functioning autism, introducing the meditative practice of Reflective Integration Therapy(tm). This revolutionary therapy uses mantra meditation and the positive autism traits as sources of healing. All material for 12 weekly sessions is included.