Indian System of Psychotherapy [Hardcover]

The present work " Indian System of Psychotherapy," is a pioneer in subject. this is an attempt to introduce the new and blooming psychologists and psychotherapist to our own system,which are very ancient and are ingrained in our soil and culture.Only three main systems have been discussed here viz. Atarva - Veda, Ayurveda and Yoga. This covers the whole ancient Hindu field. Although ancient, these systems are still alive and effective. About The Author:- Prakash Veereshwar (Smt.) M.A. (Psy.), M.A. (Soc.) Ph.D. Educated at Meerut, Patna and Agra Universities. Retired after a long career of teaching at graduate and post graduate level research, guidance and counselling. After retire ment started 'MANASI' a centre for psychological guidance and counselling, book-publishing etc. She is a well-known author of several works on sociology and psychology. She received academic awards by the government of India. Contents:- Preface • Introduction • An Overview of Therapies-Western • A Glimpse of Indian Psychotherapy • The Vedas • Atharva Veda-I • Psychotherapy in Atharva Veda • Ayurveda • Samhitas • Yoga • Yoga and Psychotherapy • Psychotherapy-a Synthesis of India and Western • Conclusion-Salient Features of Indian Systemsof Psychotherapy • Bibliography • Index The Title 'Indian System of Psychotherapy written/authored/edited by Prakash Veereshwar', published in the year 2002. The ISBN 9788178350783 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 288 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is HEALTH / HOME SCIENCE / Psychology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-