Flint Public Library (Middleton)

Simply mindful:, a 7-week course and personal handbook for mindful living/, Donald Altman

eng

no index present

non fiction

Simply mindful:

Donald Altman

a 7-week course and personal handbook for mindful living/

Mindfulness is not a magical panacea, but when understood and applied properly, it offers the benefits of greater wholeness, connection to others, and balance for dealing with life's ups and downs. Simply Mindful offers an easy-to-follow curriculum that is science and research-based. Written by international mindfulness expert, psychotherapist, award-winning author and former Buddhist monk Donald Altman, MA, LPC, these pages can help anyone gain the real-life benefits that mindfulness offers. Ideal for individuals, educators, coaches, counselors and business persons who want a step-by-step approach to learning and mastering mindfulness, as well as using this guide to teach mindfulness to others, either individually or in a group setting. Simply Mindful brings all the essentials you need to know about mindfulness into this one book--because it includes everything from an overview of the ancient, traditional four foundations of mindfulness and its role in Buddhism, to how it was introduced into Western healthcare and business. Plus, it delivers a clear understanding of the core concepts of mindfulness, along with 36 detailed practices and skills for learning and applying it at work, at home and in relationships. Whether using this guide for yourself or teaching others, you'll appreciate how the curriculum in Simply Mindful includes new science and research that illustrates the benefits of how mindfulness works in the brain and body. Plus, the skills in these pages can be used for developing acceptance and compassion, as well as for managing stress, improving relationships, boosting creativity, and enhancing productivity