Art and Science of Mindfulness Integrating Mindfulness into Psychology and the Helping Professions

Name: Art and Science of Mindfulness Integrating Mindfulness into Psychology and the Helping Professions
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ISBN: 9781433804656

ISBN-10: 1433804654

ISBN-13: 9781433804656

Edition: 2009

Authors: Shauna Shapiro, Linda Carlson, Shauna L. Shapiro, Linda E. Carlson

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Intention is fundamental to any project, endeavor, or journey. Related to intention is the concept of mindfulnessthe awareness that arises through intentionally attending to oneself and others in an open, caring, and nonjudgmental way. Drawing from Buddhist teachings and psychological theory, authors Shapiro and Carlson explore why mindful awareness is integral to the therapeutic healing process and show clinicians how to connect with this deeper awareness. This book integrates the art and science of mindfulness to engender greater well-being in both clinicians and their patients. Seen through the lens of mindfulness as a universal human capacity, this intention helps bridge the gap between…

Book details

List price: $59.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Publication date: 6/15/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 194
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English



Foreword



Preface


Acknowledgments



What Is Mindfulness? And How Is It Applicable to Clinical Work?



What is Mindfulness?



The Mindful Therapist



Mindfulness-Informed Therapy



Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy



Does it Help? And How Does It Help?



Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Mental Health



Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Physical Health



How Is Mindfulness Helpful? Mechanisms of Action



Expanding the Paradigm



Mindfulness and Self-Care for Clinicians



Exploring the Farther Reaches of Human Potential



Future Directions



The Body Scan



Sitting Meditation



Walking Meditation



Supplemental Resources


References


Index


About the Authors