Becoming Mindful

Becoming Mindful is reader-friendly, it does not require previous formal training in mindfulness, and it provides clear examples of application. This book seems less philosophical and more concrete and clinically applicable than some of the more popular mindfulness books I have encountered. Another strength of the book is that it includes guidelines for how to use mindfulness, including detailed scripts for practicing mindfulness either clinically with patients or for clinician self-care a valuable starting point for a clinician wanting to explore the world of mindfulness and feel empowered to apply it in practice. It is concise and well organized, offers an appealing blend of science and practice, and is rich in resources and relaxing to read. -- Katherine D. Daly, Ph.D., Director of Counseling and Wellness Services and Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL * Journal of Psychiatric Practice Vol. 23, No. 6 * A rapidly growing body of medical literature suggests far-reaching health benefits from mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness-based interventions can be useful tools in the management of most psychiatric conditions; moreover, mindfulness practice is described as an important element in fostering therapeutic alliance and minimizing burnout in healthcare providers. Many clinicians find themselves both curious to learn more about mindfulness and overwhelmed by the prospect of beginning what feels like a daunting journey. This book offers the perfect place to start. Readers will come away with not only an appreciation for the simplicity and difficulty inherent in mindfulness practice, but also with specific strategies, language, and resources for introducing mindfulness to patients. A highly rewarding read! -- Alexandra E. Hedberg, M.D. * Doody's Book Review *

Erin Zerbo, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. Alan Schlechter, M.D., is Director of the Bellevue Child and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic and Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine in New York, New York. Seema Desai, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine in New York, New York. Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., is Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and Chief of Service at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.

Contributors Foreword Preface Chapter 1. What Is Mindfulness? Chapter 2. Plasticity and Integration Chapter 3. The Practice of Mindfulness Chapter 4. Practice What You Preach Chapter 5. Mindfulness in Practice Chapter 6. Mindfulness as an Intervention in the Treatment of Psychopathology Chapter 7. Finding Wellness Through Mindfulness and Meditation Chapter 8. Promoting Mindfulness in Children and Adolescents Chapter 9. Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Chapter 10. Mindful Eating Chapter 11. Mindfulness and Technology Appendix A: AUDIO GUIDED MEDITATIONS Appendix B: MINDFULNESS RESOURCES Index