Regarding the usefulness of learning/practicing Buddhist principles/practices. the rewards can be immense.
Marsha Linehan, the founder of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), employs/teaches many of these practices in DBT.

I very highly recommend the writings of both Thich Nhat Hanh and Pema Chodron, others as well.

Thanks for raising this topic, bpcyclist. Even though I recommend these practices to people who approach me privately, I have not mentioned this on the open forum for quite awhile. You've offered a great deal to all of us simply by mentioning this topic today! Thank you!

Love to All!