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Where does spirituality belong in psychotherapy, and in our lives? Drawing upon thirty years of experience with meditation, spiritual practice, and the art and science of psychotherapy, Dr. Kenneth Porter demonstrates how spiritual practices and psychotherapy inform and enhance one another in helping therapists, clients, and all of us in simply living our lives to find our fullest, most authentic, and loving selves. Utilizing a balance of personal experiences and established psychological theory, this book is an essential resource for psychotherapists and patients, presenting a compelling case for spirituality's place in therapy, and explaining in detail how practitioners may incorporate spirituality into their practice. But Apollo's Lyre is also a crucial resource for all of us, establishing how we are all spiritual beings at our core, and revealing how spirituality reveals incredible possibilities for loving self-discovery and transformation in our lives.

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Apollo's Lyre is a book of wisdom and heart. We are spiritual beings, and Kenneth Porter uses his rich years of therapeutic and spiritual understanding to help us wed together the worlds of psychology and soul. Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., Founder, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and author, The Wise Heart: A Guide To The Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology. -- Dr. Porter's book is a must read for anyone considering bringing spirituality and psychotherapy together. He shows how spiritual concepts and practices can enhance growth in psychotherapy, while also showing how psychotherapy without spirituality is sadly incomplete. If you are interested in ways to enhance your growth and happiness and discover your True Self, this book is for you. Henry Grayson, Ph.D., Co-Founder, National Institute for the Psychotherapies Training Institute, and author, Mindful Loving and Use Your Body to Heal Your Mind. -- Kenneth Porter is forging significant and creative new connections between spirituality and psychotherapy. His work stands out because of his extensive meditation experience, his rare insight, and the clarity and eloquence of his teaching. Sharon Salzberg, Co-Founder, Insight Meditation Society, and author, Loving-Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, and A Heart As Wide As the World: Living With Mindfulness, Wisdom And Compassion.

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