Deeper mindfulness : the new way to rediscover calm in a chaotic world

Deeper mindfulness The new way to rediscover calm in a chaotic world

Mark A. Williams

Book - 2023

"Based on Mark Williams's research into the therapeutic powers of mindfulness, and an extension of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Deeper Mindfulness continues the story told by Mark Williams and Danny Penman's runaway success, Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World. Where the author's previous book crafted the foundations necessary to live a happier and more fulfilling life, and has proven transformative for many people, many readers have asked whether there was anything more they could do to enhance their practice and resolve their remaining issues. Deeper Mindfulness answers that question with a resounding, yes. It is possible to deepen the effect of mindfulness practice by focu...sing on what the authors describe as vedana, or "feeling tone," which targets certain core processes in the meditating mind. Over eight weeks, readers will learn to apply this practice to such unpleasant emotions and mood disorders as anxiety, depression, stress, and general unhappiness; when these unpleasant emotions evaporate, readers will be left with a calm space inside from which they can rebuild their lives"--

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Subjects
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
Mindfulness (Psychology)
Self-help publications.
Genres
Self-help publications
Published
New York, NY : Balance, Hachette Book Group 2023.
Language
English
Main Author
Mark A. Williams (author)
Other Authors
Danny Penman, 1966- (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
261 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781538726938
Contents unavailable.
Review by Library Journal Review

Williams, the co-developer of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Theory (MBCT), which has been effective at treating depression, and mindfulness instructor Penman (Mindfulness for Health) team up to guide readers through the foundations, science, and practice of mindfulness. They define this concept as the practice of consciously challenging oneself to tune into the present moment to avoid mental overload. The book's eight chapters each contain two elements: an eight-week, daily guided meditation that comes in increments of 10, 20, or 30 minutes, and an "Everyday Mindfulness" practice. A variety of anecdotes, examples, and evidence are sprinkled throughout, enhancing the reading experience. The practices in this guide are simple and require only a cell phone and a quiet space, which should make this practice accessible to most. VERDICT The promise of a calmer, more connected world, free of stress and exhaustion, will likely encourage readers to select this book and give it a chance to work its mindful magic. Ideal for both beginners and more advanced practitioners.--Whitney Bates-Gomez

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