Practising Happiness: How Mindfulness Can Free You From Psychological Traps and

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Ground-breaking new self-help book based on mindfulness from one of the world's leading mindfulness authorities.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Mindfulness is a way of paying attention that originates in Eastern meditation traditions but is increasingly discussed and practised in Western culture. It is usually defined as focusing one's complete attention on present-moment experiences in a non-judgemental and accepting way. Buddhist traditions suggest that the cultivation of mindfulness through the practice of meditation reduces suffering and cultivates positive qualities, such as insight, wisdom, compassion and equanimity. In recent years, the Western mental health community has adapted mindfulness meditation practices for use in medical and mental health settings, and several interventions based on mindfulness training are now widely available. Those with the best scientific support include mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These treatments can be applied to a wide range of problems, disorders and populations and the evidence increasingly supports their efficacy.Practising Happiness is the first self-help book to integrate the wisdom, skills and practices available from the four leading evidence-based mindfulness treatments (MBSR, MBCT, DBT and ACT).FREE audio content and guided meditations are available at www.practising-happiness.co.uk

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Rediscover a sense of calm and true wellbeing through effective mindfulness techniques We all know what it's like to feel stressed, anxious and unhappy. We wish we could wave a magic wand and make such feelings disappear. Unfortunately, we often make things worse by falling into common psychological traps such as rumination, avoidance, emotion-driven behaviour and excessive self-criticism. Research shows that practising mindfulness helps us to deal with stress, stay in touch with our true priorities, handle problems more effectively, feel more positive and find peace of mind. It teaches us to become more aware of - and then change - harmful patterns of thinking and reacting before they get worse.

Author Biography

Ruth Baer is Professor of Psychology in the doctoral program in clinical psychology at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Baer is the developer of two of the most widely used instruments for assessing mindfulness: the Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. She is the editor of two books: Mindfulness-Based Treatment Approaches: Clinician's Guide to Evidence Base and Application, and Assessing Mindfulness and Acceptance: Illuminating the Processes of Change. She is an Associate Editor for Psychological Assessment and serves on the editorial boards for Assessment, Mindfulness, and Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. At the University of Kentucky, she conducts research on the assessment and conceptualization of mindfulness, mindfulness-based interventions, mechanisms through which mindfulness training achieves its beneficial effects, and relationships between mindfulness and other aspects of psychological functioning. She frequently gives talks and workshops for mental health practitioners and researchers in the US, the UK, Europe, and Australia on mindfulness-based treatments and mindfulness research.

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Mindfulness is a way of paying attention that originates in Eastern meditation traditions but is increasingly discussed and practised in Western culture. It is usually defined as focusing one's complete attention on present-moment experiences in a non-judgemental and accepting way. Buddhist traditions suggest that the cultivation of mindfulness through the practice of meditation reduces suffering and cultivates positive qualities, such as insight, wisdom, compassion and equanimity. In recent years, the Western mental health community has adapted mindfulness meditation practices for use in medical and mental health settings, and several interventions based on mindfulness training are now widely available. Those with the best scientific support include mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These treatments can be applied to a wide range of problems, disorders and populations and the evidence increasingly supports their efficacy. Practising Happiness is the first self-help book to integrate the wisdom, skills and practices available from the four leading evidence-based mindfulness treatments (MBSR, MBCT, DBT and ACT). FREE audio content and guided meditations are available at www.practising-happiness.co.uk

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Ground-breaking new self-help book based on mindfulness from one of the world's leading mindfulness authorities.

Details ISBN1780334389 Year 2014 ISBN-10 1780334389 ISBN-13 9781780334387 Media Book Pages 352 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 158.1 Illustrations illustrations Format Paperback Audience Age 0-0 Imprint Robinson Subtitle How Mindfulness Can Free You From Psychological Traps and Help You Build the Life You Want Short Title Practising Happiness Language English Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2014-01-16 Author Ruth A. Baer Publication Date 2014-01-15 Publisher Little Brown NZ Release Date 2014-01-15 AU Release Date 2014-01-15 We've got this

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