People suffered thousands of years ago. Wise people thought about ways for people to not stress so much. Here we have the ancient wisdom of Buddhism. Fast forward to modern times, and people still suffer. Wise people are still thinking about ways for people to not stress so much. Now we have modern psychology and cognitive-behavioral therapy. This book explores the overlap of these two traditions in a practical guide for anyone suffering from anxiety, depression, or stress. The author is a clinical psychologist with 35 years of experience with hundreds of patients.

The Mindful Path: Combining Psychotherapy and Buddhist Practices, Michael Jones Ph.D., Paperback, 202 pages, $16.95

Michael Jones, PhD, is a clinical psychologist based in Texas, where he has maintained a private practice for more than 35 years. In addition to a lifelong interest in Buddhism, Dr. Jones has also studied martial arts. He is a Brazilian Jiujitsu black belt and continues to train regularly. He has also completed numerous marathons and ultramarathons. Understanding that therapy is very personal and everyone�s journey is different, Dr. Jones takes an eclectic approach to treatment. He applies lessons learned from his spiritual practice, his physical pursuits, and the care of hundreds of clients. Dr. Jones resides in the Houston suburb of League City, with his wife, Lesli, also a clinical psychologist, and their German Shepherd rescue dog, Gracie. He is a proud father to three adult children and a grandfather.