Winner of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Seal of Merit! Over 160 000 in print! The Mindful Way through Depression draws on the collective wisdom of four internationally renowned mindfulness experts including bestselling author Jon Kabat-Zinn to provide effective relief from the most prevalent psychological disorder. This authoritative easy-to-use self-help program is based on methods clinically proven to reduce the recurrence of depression. Revealing the hidden psychological mechanisms that cause chronic unhappiness the authors gently guide readers through a series of exercises designed to break the mental habits that lead to despair. Kabat-Zinn lends his calm familiar voice to the accompanying CD of guided meditations making this a complete package for anyone looking to regain a sense of balance & contentment. ...

THE LIFE-CHANGING BESTSELLER. MINDFULNESS reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that can be incorporated into daily life to help break the cycle of unhappiness stress anxiety & mental exhaustion & promote genuine joie de vivre. It's the kind of happiness that gets into your bones. It seeps into everything you do & helps you meet the worst that life can throw at you with new courage. The book is based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). MBCT revolves around a straightforward form of mindfulness meditation which takes just a few minutes a day for the full benefits to be revealed. MBCT has been clinically proven to be at least as effective as drugs for depression & it is recommended by the UK's National Institute of Clinical Excellence
- in other words it works. More importantly it also works for people who are not depressed but who are struggling to keep up with the constant demands of the modern world. MINDFULNESS focuses on promoting joy & peace rather than banishing unhappiness. It's precisely focused to help ordinary people boost their happiness & confidence levels whilst also reducing anxiety stress & irritability.
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How to reduce stress anxiety high blood pressure & even chronic pain-by refocusing your mind A cutting-edge meditation therapy that uses self-control techniques mindfulness has taken off across the globe as a way of overcoming negative thoughts & emotions & achieving a calmer more focused state of mind. Written by a professional mindfulness trainer this practical guide covers the key self-control techniques designed to help you achieve a more focused & contented state of mind while maximizing the health benefits of mindfulness-from reducing stress anxiety & high blood pressure to overcoming depression & low self-esteem & battling chronic pain & insomnia.

Includes:: self-control techniques (such as body posture sitting practice & breathing exercises) & routines

Includes:: an audio CD featuring narrated meditations & exercises Introducing you to a new & powerful form of meditation therapy Mindfulness For Dummies outlines how to use it in your everyday life to achieve a new level of self-awareness & self-understanding & reap the long-term rewards of better health. Note: CD files are available to download when buying thee Book version.



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Many of us in the modern world are unhappier than they need to be & mindfulness offers a solution that works. Science & clinical practice have only recently discovered the profound potential of mindfulness-based practices for increasing our wellbeing. However mindfulness has been practised for thousands of years as an attention-training technique that can reduce physical & psychological suffering & enhance health & happiness. Derived from ancient contemplative practices in many cultures & wisdom traditions mindfulness practice simply involves directing our attention to what is (reality) rather than to what isnt (our ideas of reality). Mindfulness for Life" is written by two experts on mindfulness with many years of personal & clinical experience. The authors have come together to provide both a medical & a psychological perspective on mindfulness & related conditions such as depression & substance abuse. The result is a book that translates the scientific principles underlying mindfulness into a simple practical & accessible life manual." ...

This bestselling work now in a new edition has introduced tens of thousands of clinicians to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression (MBCT) an eight-week program with proven effectiveness. Step by step the authors explain the whys" & "how-tos" of conducting mindfulness practices & cognitive interventions that have been shown to bolster recovery from depression & prevent relapse. Clinicians are also guided to practice mindfulness themselves an essential prerequisite to teaching others. More than 40 reproducible handouts are included. Book purchasers get access to a companion Web page featuring downloadable audio recordings of the guided mindfulness practices (meditations & mindful movement) plus all of the reproducibles ready to download & print in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. A separate Web page for use by clients features the audio recordings only. New to This Edition Incorporates a decade's worth of developments in MBCT clinical practice & training. Chapters on additional treatment components: the pre-course interview & optional full-day retreat. Chapters on self-compassion the inquiry process & the three-minute breathing space. Findings from multiple studies of MBCT's effectiveness & underlying mechanisms.

Includes:: studies of adaptations for treating psychological & physical health problems other than depression. Audio files of the guided mindfulness practices narrated by Dr. Segal on two separate Web pages-one for professionals together with the reproducibles & one just for clients."

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Baby Frankie is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child & she doesnt have much time. Noel doesnt seem to be the most promising of fathers but despite everything he could well be Frankies best hope. As for Lisa she is prepared to give up everything for the man she loves; surely hes going to love her back? & Moira is having none of it. She knows whats right & has the power to change the course of Frankies life.. .but Moira is hiding secrets of her own. MINDING FRANKIE is a story about unconventional families relationships which arent quite what they seem & the child at the heart of everyones lives... ...

When Kay Sexton becomes the proud holder of an allotment she hopes it will be her first foray towards self-sufficiency for her family. Instead she finds herself in a strange & hostile world of arcane rules & regulations & hosepipe standoffs. She finds her mud-caked Wellingtoned feet & successfully navigates her way through allotment-keeping: battling Biblical-scale pest invasions; learning the dark arts of the competitive vegetable grower; & practising ninja-like disappearing acts to avoid yet another free cucumber from a neighbouring gardener. Witty well-observed & with mouth-watering recipes this book is for anyone who dreams of a slice of the good life. ...

Every day we each make around 200 decisions about eating. But studies have shown that 90 percent of these decisions are made without any conscious choice. Dr Brian Wansink lays bare the facts about our true eating habits to show that awareness of our patterns can allow us to lose weight effectively & without serious changes to our lives. Dr Wansink's revelations include: food mistakes we all make in restaurants supermarkets & at home; how we are manipulated by brand appearance & parental habits more than price & our choices; & our emotional relationship with food & how we can overcome it to revitalise our diets. Forget calorie counting & starving yourself & learn the truth about why we overeat in this fascinating innovative guide. Mindless Eating" has become a breakout hit from the diet & fitness field & this fantastic new package will bring it to a new audience." ...

World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement & success has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea-the power of our mindset. Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities & talent that bring us success-but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence & ability doesn't foster self-esteem & lead to accomplishment but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset we can motivate our kids & help them to raise their grades as well as reach our own goals-personal & professional. Dweck reveals what all great parents teachers CEOs & athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning & a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area. ...

It's the 21st century & global warming is here to stay so forget the way your country used to look. & get used to the free market too -- the companies possess all the best hardware & they're calling the shots now. In a world like this a man open to any offers can make out just fine. A man like Greg Mandel for instance who's psi-boosted wired into the latest sensory equipment carrying state-of-the-art weaponry -- & late of the English Army's Mindstar Battalion. As the cartels battle for control of a revolutionary new power source & corporate greed outstrips national security tension is mounting to boiling point -- & Greg Mandel is about to face the ultimate test. ...