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Book SynopsisIn this new edition, authors Shapiro and Carlson draw from Eastern wisdom and practices as well as Western psychological theory and science to explore why mindful awareness is integral to the therapeutic healing process and to show clinicians how to connect with this deeper awareness.
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“Unreservedly recommended for professional, college, and university library Psychology/Psychiatry collections and supplemental studies reading lists.” —
Midwest Book Review “Shapiro and Carlson offer the most clearly and cogently written description of this most remarkable convergence of an ancient spiritual practice and modern psychological science that I have read. It should be a first choice for students, clinicians, and researchers.” —PsycCRITIQUES®
“Any clinician or researcher entering the field of mindfulness with beginning or intermediate experience will find this book of significant value. General readers will find a concise summary of the transformative features of mindful living and seeing.” —
ChoiceAny clinician or researcher entering the field of mindfulness with beginning or intermediate experience will find this book of significant value. General readers will find a concise summary of the transformative features of mindful living and seeing.
* Choice *
Shapiro and Carlson offer the most clearly and cogently written description of this most remarkable convergence of an ancient spiritual practice and modern psychological science that I have read. It should be a first choice for students, clinicians, and researchers.
* PsycCRITIQUES *
Unreservedly recommended for professional, college, and university library Psychology/Psychiatry collections and supplemental studies reading lists.
* Midwest Book Review *
Table of Contents Foreword to the First Edition
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: What Is Mindfulness? And How Is It Applicable to Clinical Work?
Chapter 1: What Is Mindfulness?
Chapter 2: The Mindful Therapist
Chapter 3: Mindfulness-Informed Therapy
Chapter 4: Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
Part II: Does It Help? And How Does It Help?
Chapter 5: Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Mental Health Populations
Chapter 6: Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Medical Populations
Chapter 7: How Is Mindfulness Helpful? Mechanisms of Mindfulness
Part III: Expanding the Paradigm
Chapter 8: Mindfulness and Self-Care for the Clinician
Chapter 9: Exploring the Farther Reaches of Human Potential
Chapter 10: Future Directions
Appendix A: Body Scan Instructions
Appendix B: Sitting Meditation Instructions
Appendix C: Walking Meditation Instructions
Appendix D: Resources
References
Index
About the Authors
