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Wherever you go there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112082
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2005. 10th ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 KAB 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
To Kabat-Zinn,, the author, meditation is important because it brings about a state of "mindfulness," a condition of "being" rather than "doing" during which you pay attention to the moment rather than the past, the future, or the multitudinous distractions of modern life. This book presents basic …
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Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Edition
10th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
Softcover: 282 pp.
Subject
Meditation
Spirituality
Mind/Body
Stress Reduction
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
To Kabat-Zinn,, the author, meditation is important because it brings about a state of "mindfulness," a condition of "being" rather than "doing" during which you pay attention to the moment rather than the past, the future, or the multitudinous distractions of modern life. This book presents basic meditation techniques and different meditative practices, as ways of reducing stress and healing from illness.
ISBN
0-7868-8070-8
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 KAB 2005

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Mindful way through depression: Freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114057
Williams, Mark, Teasdale, John, Segal, Zindel, Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2007.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 302 WIL 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
If you've ever struggled with depression, take heart. Mindfulness, a simple yet powerful way of paying attention to your most difficult emotions and life experiences, can help you break the cycle of chronic unhappiness once and for all. In The Mindful Way through Depression, four uniquely qualified…
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Author
Williams, Mark
Teasdale, John
Segal, Zindel
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
Paperback, 274 p.; Audio CD
Subject
Mindfulness
Depression
Abstract
If you've ever struggled with depression, take heart. Mindfulness, a simple yet powerful way of paying attention to your most difficult emotions and life experiences, can help you break the cycle of chronic unhappiness once and for all. In The Mindful Way through Depression, four uniquely qualified experts explain why our usual attempts to "think" our way out of a bad mood or just "snap out of it" lead us deeper into the downward spiral.
ISBN
9781593851286
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 302 WIL 2007

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Full Catastrophe Living: How to Cope with Stress, Pain, and Illness Using Mindfulness Meditation

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123942
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Random House , 2013. Revised and updated edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this classic, groundbreaking work - which gave …
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Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Edition
Revised and updated edition
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Softcover; 650 pages
Subject
Mindfulness
Chronic Illness
Anxiety
Abstract
Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this classic, groundbreaking work - which gave rise to a whole new field in medicine and psychology -
shows you how to use medically proven mind-body approaches derived from meditation and yoga to counteract stress, establish greater balance of body and mind, and stimulate well-being and healing. By engaging in these mindfulness practices and integrating them into your life from moment to moment and from day to day, you can learn to manage chronic pain, promote optimal healing, reduce anxiety and feelings of panic, and improve the overall quality of your life, relationships, and social networks. This second edition features results from recent studies on the science of mindfulness, a new Introduction, up-to-date statistics, and an extensive updated reading list. Full Catastrophe Living is a book for the young and the old, the well and the ill, and anyone trying to live a healthier and saner life in our fast-paced world.
ISBN
9780749958411
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2013

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Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124512
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Random House Audio , 2008. Tenth anniversary edition.
Material Type
CD
Audio
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Now, based on Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this groundbreaking audiobook shows yo…
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Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Edition
Tenth anniversary edition
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House Audio
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
5 CD set
Subject
Mindfulness
Chronic Illness
Anxiety
Abstract
Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Now, based on Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this groundbreaking audiobook shows you how to use natural, medically proven methods to soothe and heal your body, mind, and spirit.
Recommended by CCDP
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audio
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2008

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Mindfulness meditation for pain relief: Guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125143
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Material Type
Audio
CD
Call Number
FM 880 KAB 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
We know that practicing mindfulness in everyday life can help us reduce stress and cultivate deep, embodied well-being, but what about its effects on physical and emotional pain, especially when it seems overwhelming or unrelenting? Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief is a soothing program with …
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Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 CDs ; 105 minutes
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Mindfulness
Meditation
Chronic Pain
Abstract
We know that practicing mindfulness in everyday life can help us reduce stress and cultivate deep, embodied well-being, but what about its effects on physical and emotional pain, especially when it seems overwhelming or unrelenting? Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief is a soothing program with guided meditations and teachings. It opens with an overview of seven fundamental attitudes we can develop to cultivate mindfulness in relationship to chronic pain and its incessant challenges, and follows with concepts and practices including: mindful breathing, working with intense sensations, befriending thoughts and emotions, finding refuge in awareness, and bringing mindfulness into every life.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781591797401
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Call Number
FM 880 KAB 2010

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