Contemplative Therapy for Clients on the Autism Spectrum

Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Foreword by Tony Attwood; Introduction; 1. A Brief Philosophy; 2. The Centrality of the Therapeutic Relationship; 3. Programme Outline; 4. RITGäó Session 1 - The Practice of Mantra Meditation; 5. RITGäó Session 2 - Beginning the Journey; 6. RITGäó Session 3 - The Mystery of Self; 7. RITGäó Session 4 - The Healing of Memories; 8. RITGäó Session 5 - Autism and the Ego; 9. RITGäó Session 6 - Building Emotional Resilience; 10. RITGäó Session 7 - Autistic Awareness; 11. RITGäó Session 8 - Self-Esteem; 12. RITGäó Session 9 - Removing the Mask; 13. RITGäó Session 10 - The True Self; 14. RITGäó Session 11 - Self and Service; 15. RITGäó Session 12 - Debriefing and Continuing Care; 16. Case Studies; Tables and Figures; References; Further Reading and Resources; Glossary; Index

Rachael Harris has developed an innovative therapy model based in meditation and contemplation. Focussed on the strengths in autism and the therapeutic relationship, the book presents a new model of supporting autistic clients to achieve social, emotional and spiritual growth. I strongly recommend this book to therapists and clinicians working with autistic people.