Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Dummies

Zusatztext "With great programmes and chapters on stopping the cycle of depression and breaking free from addiction! this is a very good book; if you have any problems or just having a hard time! this book has a large amount of knowledge that can you put your life back on track." (Frost Magazine! Autumn 2013) Informationen zum Autor Dr Patrizia Collard is a counsellor, trainer, coach and therapist. She is a member of numerous professional associations, including BABCP, UKCP, ISMA, the Association for Coaching, the Austrian Association for Behaviour Therapy and the Institute for Health Promotion and Education and Obsessive Action. Klappentext Stay in the present and build a happier futureMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy For Dummies takes you through the eight-week MBCT course, using the principles of mindfulness to complement established CBT techniques. You'll discover how using MBCT can help lower your risk of relapsing into depression and reduce the risk of other mental health disorders including anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.* Provides a solid foundation for positive mental health* The downloadable audio files contain guided meditations, a core feature of the MBCT program* MBCT works as an excellent supplement to therapy and may reduce the need for medicationIf you suffer from depression, anxiety, insomnia, or a host of other mental health disorders, let Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy For Dummies keep you in the present and build a happier future. Zusammenfassung Stay in the present and build a happier future Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy For Dummies takes you through the eight-week MBCT course, using the principles of mindfulness to complement established CBT techniques. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1Part I: Introducing Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 7Chapter 1: Improving Your Wellbeing with Mindfulness 9Chapter 2: Deciding to Lead a Mindful Existence 23Chapter 3: Putting Mindfulness into Practice with the Eight-Week Course 39Part II: Sailing Your Personal Ship - the Eight-Week MBCT Course 59Chapter 4: Preparing for the Voyage - Week One: Practising Mindfulness and Stepping Out of Autopilot 61Chapter 5: Plotting the Course - Week Two: Cultivating the Right Attitude 77Chapter 6: Setting Sail - Week Three: Developing Physical Awareness 97Chapter 7: Weathering the Storm - Week Four: Dealing with Diffi culties 115Chapter 8: Navigating Troubled Waters - Week Five: Relinquishing Attachments 133Chapter 9: Going with the Current - Week Six: Accepting the True Nature of Thoughts 153Chapter 10: Coming Into Port - Week Seven: Looking After Your Own Wellbeing 173Chapter 11: Looking Beyond the Horizon to the Rest of Your Life - Week Eight: Living Mindfully 191Part III: Developing Different Treatment Practices 209Chapter 12: Stopping the Cycle of Depression 211Chapter 13: Breaking Free from Addiction 231Chapter 14: Relieving the Strain of Anxiety 249Chapter 15: Nurturing Hope While Living with Pain 265Chapter 16: Finding Purpose and Meaning When You're Older 281Chapter 17: Bringing Harmony to Your Life 301Part IV: The Part of Tens 325Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Expand Your Mindfulness Experience 327Chapter 19: Checking Out Ten Inspirational People 335Chapter 20: Surveying (Almost) Ten Inspirational Places to Visit 343Index 349...

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Part I: Introducing Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 7
 
Chapter 1: Improving Your Wellbeing with Mindfulness 9
 
Chapter 2: Deciding to Lead a Mindful Existence 23
 
Chapter 3: Putting Mindfulness into Practice with the Eight-Week Course 39
 
Part II: Sailing Your Personal Ship - the Eight-Week MBCT Course 59
 
Chapter 4: Preparing for the Voyage - Week One: Practising Mindfulness and Stepping Out of Autopilot 61
 
Chapter 5: Plotting the Course - Week Two: Cultivating the Right Attitude 77
 
Chapter 6: Setting Sail - Week Three: Developing Physical Awareness 97
 
Chapter 7: Weathering the Storm - Week Four: Dealing with Diffi culties 115
 
Chapter 8: Navigating Troubled Waters - Week Five: Relinquishing Attachments 133
 
Chapter 9: Going with the Current - Week Six: Accepting the True Nature of Thoughts 153
 
Chapter 10: Coming Into Port - Week Seven: Looking After Your Own Wellbeing 173
 
Chapter 11: Looking Beyond the Horizon to the Rest of Your Life - Week Eight: Living Mindfully 191
 
Part III: Developing Different Treatment Practices 209
 
Chapter 12: Stopping the Cycle of Depression 211
 
Chapter 13: Breaking Free from Addiction 231
 
Chapter 14: Relieving the Strain of Anxiety 249
 
Chapter 15: Nurturing Hope While Living with Pain 265
 
Chapter 16: Finding Purpose and Meaning When You're Older 281
 
Chapter 17: Bringing Harmony to Your Life 301
 
Part IV: The Part of Tens 325
 
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Expand Your Mindfulness Experience 327
 
Chapter 19: Checking Out Ten Inspirational People 335
 
Chapter 20: Surveying (Almost) Ten Inspirational Places to Visit 343
 
Index 349

Report

"With great programmes and chapters on stopping the cycle of depression and breaking free from addiction, this is a very good book; if you have any problems or just having a hard time, this book has a large amount of knowledge that can you put your life back on track." (Frost Magazine, Autumn 2013)

Product details

• Authors: Dr. Patrizia Collard, P Collard, Patrizia Collard, Patrizia (Dr.) Collard
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.07.2013
• EAN: 9781118519462
• ISBN: 978-1-118-51946-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life; Ratgeber, Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie, Self-help, Allg. Ratgeber