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25 Lessons in Mindfulness
Now Time for Healthy Living
Taschenbuch von Rezvan Ameli
Sprache: Englisch

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The practice of mindfulness has received increasing recognition in recent years as a simple, important, and effective means for maintaining physical and emotional health and well-being. This book presents a practical, step-by-step approach for establishing your own mindfulness practice. Brief introductory chapters explain the scientifically proven effects on health, as well as the philosophy behind this ancient practice. The remainder of the book consists of 25 experiential lessons that guide you through various meditative practices. You will learn to be mindful of your breath, sounds, sights, tastes, movements, physical sensations, thoughts, and feelings as you maintain a compassionate attitude toward yourself and others.
The practice of mindfulness has received increasing recognition in recent years as a simple, important, and effective means for maintaining physical and emotional health and well-being. This book presents a practical, step-by-step approach for establishing your own mindfulness practice. Brief introductory chapters explain the scientifically proven effects on health, as well as the philosophy behind this ancient practice. The remainder of the book consists of 25 experiential lessons that guide you through various meditative practices. You will learn to be mindful of your breath, sounds, sights, tastes, movements, physical sensations, thoughts, and feelings as you maintain a compassionate attitude toward yourself and others.
Über den Autor
Rezvan Ameli, PhD, is a senior clinical psychologist who has extensive research, clinical, and teaching experience. For the past 12 years, she has worked at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), where she provides clinical training for diagnosing and measuring mood and anxiety disorders. In addition to being licensed as a psychologist, she is certified as a cognitive therapist by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and has received training from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Prior to working at the NIMH, Dr. Ameli provided clinical and administrative services, as well as teaching and conducting research, at Yale–New Haven Hospital and Hartford Hospital. She has held academic positions at Yale University, the University of Connecticut, and Howard University. She has worked with diverse clinical populations and age groups and has developed several clinical programs. She has also collaborated on more than 20 research projects and published about 30 journal articles. Dr. Ameli has been studying mindfulness, yoga, and yoga philosophy for over a decade. She volunteers her services to the National Institutes of Health community and the public in applying mindfulness and meditative practices to reduce stress and enhance the quality of life. For her commitment to promoting employee productivity and well-being by reducing stress at the workplace, she received the NIMH Director's Award.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments
Introduction

I. Why be Mindful, and How?

  1. Mindfulness and Science
  2. Buddha, Mindfulness, Stress, and Relaxation
  3. Building a Mindfulness Practice Using This Book

II. Cultivating Attention

  1. Mindful Breathing
  2. Distinguishing Thoughts From Awareness
  3. Body Scan
  4. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  5. Mindful Standing and Walking
  6. Mindful Movements and Yoga
  7. Mindful Eating
  8. Mindful Listening to Sounds
  9. Mindful Silence
  10. Mindful Seeing
  11. Mindful Interactions
  12. Mindful Consumption
  13. Abdominal Breathing
  14. Three-Part Breath
  15. Rhythmic Breathing
  16. Alternate Nostril Breathing
  17. Cleansing Breath

III. Cultivating Compassion

  1. The RAIN Approach
  2. Application of RAIN to Fear and Anger
  3. Cultivating Positive States
  4. Beholding
  5. Loving-Kindness
  6. Giving and Receiving (Tonglen)
  7. Forgiveness
  8. Bring It All Together: A Mindful Day

Concluding Remarks
Additional Resources
References
Index
About the Author

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Fachbereich: Angewandte Psychologie
Genre: Importe, Psychologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781433813238
ISBN-10: 1433813238
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Ameli, Rezvan
Hersteller: American Psychological Association (APA)
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 217 x 141 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Rezvan Ameli
Erscheinungsdatum: 15.08.2013
Gewicht: 0,384 kg
Artikel-ID: 131015363
Über den Autor
Rezvan Ameli, PhD, is a senior clinical psychologist who has extensive research, clinical, and teaching experience. For the past 12 years, she has worked at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), where she provides clinical training for diagnosing and measuring mood and anxiety disorders. In addition to being licensed as a psychologist, she is certified as a cognitive therapist by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and has received training from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Prior to working at the NIMH, Dr. Ameli provided clinical and administrative services, as well as teaching and conducting research, at Yale–New Haven Hospital and Hartford Hospital. She has held academic positions at Yale University, the University of Connecticut, and Howard University. She has worked with diverse clinical populations and age groups and has developed several clinical programs. She has also collaborated on more than 20 research projects and published about 30 journal articles. Dr. Ameli has been studying mindfulness, yoga, and yoga philosophy for over a decade. She volunteers her services to the National Institutes of Health community and the public in applying mindfulness and meditative practices to reduce stress and enhance the quality of life. For her commitment to promoting employee productivity and well-being by reducing stress at the workplace, she received the NIMH Director's Award.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments
Introduction

I. Why be Mindful, and How?

  1. Mindfulness and Science
  2. Buddha, Mindfulness, Stress, and Relaxation
  3. Building a Mindfulness Practice Using This Book

II. Cultivating Attention

  1. Mindful Breathing
  2. Distinguishing Thoughts From Awareness
  3. Body Scan
  4. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  5. Mindful Standing and Walking
  6. Mindful Movements and Yoga
  7. Mindful Eating
  8. Mindful Listening to Sounds
  9. Mindful Silence
  10. Mindful Seeing
  11. Mindful Interactions
  12. Mindful Consumption
  13. Abdominal Breathing
  14. Three-Part Breath
  15. Rhythmic Breathing
  16. Alternate Nostril Breathing
  17. Cleansing Breath

III. Cultivating Compassion

  1. The RAIN Approach
  2. Application of RAIN to Fear and Anger
  3. Cultivating Positive States
  4. Beholding
  5. Loving-Kindness
  6. Giving and Receiving (Tonglen)
  7. Forgiveness
  8. Bring It All Together: A Mindful Day

Concluding Remarks
Additional Resources
References
Index
About the Author

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Fachbereich: Angewandte Psychologie
Genre: Importe, Psychologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781433813238
ISBN-10: 1433813238
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Ameli, Rezvan
Hersteller: American Psychological Association (APA)
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 217 x 141 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Rezvan Ameli
Erscheinungsdatum: 15.08.2013
Gewicht: 0,384 kg
Artikel-ID: 131015363
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