Description
Product ID: | 9780335247356 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | A Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness: Live in the Moment |
Authors: | Author: Ernst Bohlmeijer, Monique Hulsbergen |
Page Count: | 200 |
Subjects: | Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Self-help & personal development |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This book helps you experience freedom and cope with stress by combining mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy exercises in an accessible, 9-week programme. Life is not easy. There are times when we are full of gloom, doubt, fear, bitter disappointment or insecurity. This practical book will help you to experience greater freedom and quality in your life and teach you how to cope with stressful situations. Combining mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) exercises in an accessible 9-week programme, Bohlmeijer and Hulsbergen show you how to observe your thoughts without judgement and connect with the ''here and now'' in your life. By spending a few minutes a day, you will discover what really matters to you in life and learn to base your day-to-day actions on your values. Learn how to live in the moment with this step-by-step guide to mindfulness and walk away from fighting difficult emotions. You will find peace and greater joy, as well as reduced anxiety and stress. With illustrations by Helen van Vliet. Rebecca Alexander, executive coach, The Coaching Studio and Contributing Editor, Psychologies "Ernst and Monique have written a wonderful self-help guide. Full of interesting anecdotes, helpful case studies and useful techniques, this is a book which teaches us how to lead a more fulfilled life." Dr Rick Norris, Consultant Psychologist "This book is written with authority by two distinguished and experienced psychologists and contains a wealth of information written in easily understood English. I recommend this book highly especially to anyone trying to help themselves deal with physical or psychological illness." Professor Jane Plant, Imperial College London, UK "Being a human being includes difficulties. The authors take this simple fact of life; blend their personal experiences, a model of mindfulness, scientific evidence, and a bit of humour. From this they create a book of wisdom, inspiration, and practical steps for living." "This is clearly one of the best mindfulness books for beginners. You can put it directly into the hands of your clients with no explanations. Clearly, a very user-friendly book to have in your clinic." "This is a very useful book for anyone wanting to find more meaning and satisfaction in life. It blends exercises and metaphors from several mindfulness-based therapies in a user-friendly self-help format." "The authors have convinced me with their research and this volume that they are serious about helping more people flourish in life. Anybody interested in flourishing should read this book and, more importantly, practice what they preach." |
Imprint Name: | Open University Press |
Publisher Name: | Open University Press |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2013-05-16 |