Invitations to Change: How Therapy, Meditation, and Neurobiology Shape Your Future

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Jon Winek

Invitations to Change

How Therapy, Meditation, and Neurobiology Shape Your Future

Jon Winek

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Cognella, Inc
18 November 2023

Counselling & advice services; Family psychology; Psychotherapy; Neurosciences

"In Invitations to Change: How Therapy, Meditation, and Neurobiology Shape Your Life author Jon Winek describes a theory of change based on an integration of postmodern systemic family therapy, neuroscience, and mindfulness. The book helps readers understand the ways in which therapeutic conversations give rise to change in clients' lives.

Based on Dr. Winek's experience teaching family therapy and supervision, as well as his extensive practice in systemic psychotherapy, the book helps future counsellors view therapy as a series of ""invitations"" that encourage their clients to consider new paths and do things differently. The shift in perspective implies that the client is a free agent, free to accept, reject, or modify such an invitation to change. The text encourages engaging clients in conversations that can improve their relationships, relationships with others, and their environment.

The book describes how changes in thinking and feeling can lead to changes in behaviour, and vice versa; how the frames of reference clients bring into therapy can shape their perception of therapeutic reality; how models of psychotherapy have inspired and influenced Winek's model of change; how to encourage clients to access imagination; and more.

Invitations to Change presents readers with an innovative, empathetic, and research-driven approach to therapy. It is an exemplary textbook for courses and programs in counselling, psychotherapy, and family therapy, especially those with emphasis in neuroscience."

By: Jon Winek
Imprint: Cognella, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9781793511539
ISBN 10: 1793511535
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 18 November 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jon Winek earned his Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Southern California. Dr. Winek is a professor in the Department of Counseling, Family Therapy and Higher Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where he teaches courses in family therapy and counseling. Dr. Winek is licensed as both a professional counselor and a marriage and family therapist.