25 Lessons in Mindfulness - Now Time for Healthy Living

Informationen zum Autor Rezvan Ameli, PhD, is a senior clinical psychologist who has extensive research, clinical, and teaching experience. For the past 2 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 amp ndash 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 2 research projects and published about 3 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.   Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Introduction I. Why be Mindful, and How? Mindfulness and Science Buddha, Mindfulness, Stress, and Relaxation Building a Mindfulness Practice Using This Book II. Cultivating Attention Mindful Breathing Distinguishing Thoughts From Awareness Body Scan Progressive Muscle Relaxation Mindful Standing and Walking Mindful Movements and Yoga Mindful Eating Mindful Listening to Sounds Mindful Silence Mindful Seeing Mindful Interactions Mindful Consumption Abdominal Breathing Three-Part Breath Rhythmic Breathing Alternate Nostril Breathing Cleansing Breath III. Cultivating Compassion The RAIN Approach Application of RAIN to Fear and Anger Cultivating Positive States Beholding Loving-Kindness Giving and Receiving (Tonglen) Forgiveness Bring It All Together: A Mindful Day Concluding Remarks Additional Resources References Index About the Author ...

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Rezvan Ameli, PhD, is a senior clinical psychologist who has extensive research, clinical, and teaching experience. For the past 2 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 amp ndash 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 2 research projects and published about 3 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.
 

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Rezvan Ameli
• Verlag: American psychological assn
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 15.08.2013
• EAN: 9781433813238
• ISBN: 978-1-4338-1323-8
• Seiten: 306
• Serien: Lifetools: Books for the General Public; APA Life Tools; Lifetools: Books for the General Public; APA Life Tools; APA LifeTools Series
• Thema: Sachbuch > Psychologie, Esoterik, Spiritualität, Anthroposophie > Angewandte Psychologie