معرفی
Karin Bustamante serves as a Visiting Instructor at Naropa University within the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, specializing in the Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling Concentration. Her academic appointment focuses on integrating contemplative practices with clinical counseling methodologies.
Her educational credentials include:
- MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Dr. Bustamante's research centers on Clinical Mental Health Counseling with specialized expertise in Contemplative Counseling and Buddhist Psychotherapy. Her work examines therapeutic applications of mindfulness in group settings and career development contexts, emphasizing the synthesis of Eastern contemplative traditions with Western counseling frameworks. This interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, spirituality, and clinical practice to address holistic mental wellness.
Her 2021 publication demonstrates a consistent scholarly focus on adapting contemplative practices for large-group therapeutic environments. The research integrates Buddhist philosophical perspectives with contemporary psychotherapy techniques, revealing trends toward contextually responsive and culturally informed counseling methodologies within contemplative mental health fields.
She contributes to academic instruction through courses in Career Development, Counseling Skills and Theories, and Group Psychotherapy, preparing students for clinical practice with mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches.
