Modern Psychology and Ancient Wisdom, 2nd edition, brings together experts who explore the use of ancient healing techniques from Buddhism, Christianity, Goddess, Shamanism, Taoism, and Yogic traditions as well as the mystical practices of Judaism and Islam and their application to modern counseling and therapy professions.

Sharon G. Mijares, PhD, is an international speaker, author and teacher focused on psychospiritual healing and gender balance. She is a visiting professor at the UN University for Peace, part-time associate faculty at National University, core faculty at the California Institute for Human Science, and adjunct faculty at Brandman University. She is also the author of The Psychospiritual Clinician's Handbook: Alternative Methods for Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders.

Foreword to the Second Edition Stanley Krippner Foreword to the First Editon Stephen Gilligan Introduction Sharon G. Mijares 1. Nurturing the Seeds of Sanity: A Buddhist Approach to Psychotherapy Karen Kissel Wegela 2. Rediscovering Christ, the Healer Dwight H. Judy 3. Tales of the Goddess: Healing Metaphors for Women Sharon G. Mijares 4. Kabbalistic Pathways for Growth and Healing Sheldon Z. Kramer 5. Indigenous Knowledge and Shamanic Ways: Inner Journeys and Soul Retrieval Sharon G. Mijares 6. The Key in the Dark: Self and Soul Transformation in the Sufi and Islamic Spiritual Traditions Neil Douglas-Klotz 7. Taoist Mind-Body Resources for Psychospiritual Health and Healing Benjamin R. Tong 8. The Yoga Path as a Way of Life Eleanor Criswell & Kartikeya C. Patel Conclusion Sharon G. Mijares Index