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Does mindfulness improve our wellbeing?
Can it be practised within a Christian worldview?
Can it be Christ-Centred?
Yes.
In the award-winning 'Christ-Centred Mindfulness', leading academic and experienced mental health worker Dr Katherine Thompson addresses these questions and draws on the rich Christian tradition to present Christian mindfulness exercises that help us slow down, connect to what is happening inside ourselves and make space to listen for God's guidance in everyday life.
Whether you're a Christian who is curious about mindfulness practice and its benefits, or you work in a counselling profession and are trying to sort through your own approach to mindfulness-based therapies, this book is for you.
About the author
Dr Katherine Thompson BA, BAppSci (Hons), BTh, BSW, PhD, is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Member of the Australian College of Social Workers. She works in the area of mental health as a therapist, lecturer, author and researcher.Katherine is passionate about supporting young people with mental health challenges to live their best lives, and seeks to encourage people in ministry to thrive in their role. She currently divides her time between her work as a mental health social worker and therapist in private practice, and as a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Melbourne School of Theology and Eastern College Australia.She has published in the areas of youth mental health, Christ-centred mindfulness, and cross-cultural mission. In 2019, her book 'Christ-Centred Mindfulness: Connection to Self' and God was announced the co-winner of the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Research Center Book Award.Katherine has her own private practice with a focus on young people aged 12-25 years, as well as ministry and mission staff. She is most content when outside in nature connecting to God in quietness through his creation.
