Emotions and The Body in Buddhist Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness-Based Therapy : Pathways of Somatic Intelligence

Abstract

Contents: Preface.- 1.Somatic Psychology in Historical Perspective.- 2. The Body and the Emotions: Anger, Disgust and Contempt.- 3. Embodied Emotions and Body-Mind Reactivity.- 4. Pain Management and Somatic Intelligence.- 5. Pain and Trauma Management.- 6. Emotion Studies: Darwin, James and Freud.- 7. Escaping Bondage to the Somatic Passions.- 8. The Nature of Human Volition and Intentions.- 9. A Journey of Self-awakening.- 10. Free Will.- 11. Moral Pain. .