Author

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

4 CDs; 7 page study guide

Subject

Mindfulness

Meditation

Mind/Body

Abstract

Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Through a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinn's pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic, mindfulness is finally being recognized as a highly effective tool for dealing with stress, chronic pain, and other illnesses.

Now with this four-part home training course, Jon Kabat-Zinn offers listeners the definitive mindfulness meditation practice on CD. We are not trying to actively achieve a state of deep relaxation―or any other state for that matter―while practicing mindfulness, he teaches. But interestingly, by opening to an awareness of how things actually are in the present moment, we often taste very deep states of relaxation and well-being of both body and mind.

Course objectives:

- Utilize body and mind meditations in daily practice

- Practice mindful yoga with clear, safe and simple instructions

- Describe the basic state of being which is present awareness

- Compare the results of unmoving, sitting meditation to a movement meditation such as mindful yoga

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

978-1591793595

Language

English

Material Type

CD

Call Number

EG 225 KAB 2002

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Author

Gravel, Elise

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Trigger Publishing

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 32 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Meditation

Abstract

Kids experience anxiety and can feel overwhelmed just like adults do, and this picture book serves as both a story and a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down. Ollie is the puppy living inside of our narrator's head, and when Ollie panics or is too energetic, the narrator feels that way, too! But she learns to handle the situation with her breath and her mindfulness, and by talking it out with an adult.

In plain language and with a rare sense of understanding and compassion, Elise Gravel tackles anxiety in children head-on with bold colors and whimsical illustrations. This picture book also features a note from a pediatrician on the importance of mental health.

Perfect for bedtime or the classroom, readers will walk away a little more well-equipped to handle the puppies in their own heads.

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8 years.

ISBN

978-0063037670

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 GRA 2020

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Author

Gates, Mariam

Surnaite, Margarita [illustrator]

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Dial Books for Young Readers

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 40 pages

Subject

Meditation

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Abstract

This accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children.

Meditation does a body good, and can even help kids as young as four or five. This practical guide is gentle, clear, and a pleasure to use. Kids will learn how to focus on their breath, on the sensations in their body, and on the sounds around them to help them relax, settle their busy minds, and understand their emotions. Illustrated with cheerful drawings of five animal friends, the book offers step-by-step directions and a repeating refrain:

"Breathe in, and fill your whole body. Breathe out, and relax your whole body."

It's an invigorating first experience of mindfulness that can be shared by parents and children at home, or by teachers and students in the classroom.

ISBN

978-0399186615

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 220 GAT 2017

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Author

Hobbs, Lorraine M.

Balentine, Amy C.

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Physical Description

Softcover; 192 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Fun, engaging, hands-on activities to help kids ages 5-9 be kind to themselves and others, and build the emotional strength and resilience needed to thrive!

Children today face many challenges; and if you are a parent, teacher, or a professional working with kids, you may be seeking answers on how to help children thrive in a world filled with uncertainty, adversity, and the detrimental effects of social media and screen time overload. There are tools you can use to help kids build confidence and resilience, and cope effectively with difficult situations. This workbook is packed with a variety of hands-on practices to help children thrive - with kindness toward themselves and others.

In this fun and engaging workbook, the cofounder of the Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (MSC-T) program offers essential self-compassion and mindfulness skills to help kids build emotional strength and resilience. Kids will find simple, age-appropriate practices based in loving-kindness and gratitude to self-soothe, reduce stress, and respond to their own emotional needs. They?ll also learn to make kindness their "superpower," quiet their inner bully, and protect and befriend themselves.

Activities in the book are designed to facilitate experiential learning, and include:

- Mindfulness meditations

- Reflective journaling

- Hands-on mindful movement activities

- Arts and crafts activities

Self-compassion and emotional resilience are cornerstones of mental health, and research shows that teaching these skills to children when they are young can have lasting, positive effects - well into adulthood. With this workbook as a guide, kids will learn to be a better friend to themselves and others, and thrive in a stress-filled world.

ISBN

9781648480645

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 200 HOB 2023

Author

Willard, Christopher

Rechtschaffen, Daniel

Clifton-Brown, Holly

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Hardcover: 28 pages.

Subject

Meditation

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

In Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.

Simple, playful, and with delightful illustrations, Alphabreaths is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and breath awareness.

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8.

ISBN

9781683641971

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2019

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Author

Willard, Christopher

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

Parallax Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Paperback: 135 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Complementary Therapies

Abstract

Psychotherapist Christopher Willard provides an overview of mindfulness and meditation techniques for adults and children looking to find more peace and quiet in their daily lives. Includes clear and detailed exercises designed for individuals and groups, and personal stories that demonstrate the ability of mindfulness to empower children and adolescents.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 220 WIL 2010

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Author

Willard, Christopher

Rechtschaffen, Daniel

Clifton-Brown, Holly [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 32 pages.

Subject

Meditation

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Teach children the basics of mindful breathing - along with their ABCs - in this playful and interactive picture book.

In Alphabreaths Too, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they?ll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness, or compassion-based, practice to help kids focus their thoughts, feel calm, express gratitude, and hold positive feelings for others. A great standalone title or a companion volume to Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing, this is a perfect book for the classroom or home library.

Breaths like Astronaut Breath and Fireworks Breath help children use their imaginations, while breaths like Gift Breath and Kite Breath help them fill their hearts with gratitude and send good wishes to others. They can breathe with a partner using Drawbridge Breath, relax with Ocean Breath, or get their wiggles out using Pirate Breath.

Alphabreaths Too offers a meaningful introduction to mindfulness for children, all while keeping them delighted with imaginative inspiration and hours of fun. It?s as easy as A-B-C!

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8.

ISBN

9781683648574

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2022

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Author

Garcia, Gabi

Russell, Charity [ill.]

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

Skinned Knee Publishing

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Hardcover; 36 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Anxiety

Abstract

What kids tell themselves matters! It becomes their inner voice. It can help them connect with their power within.

Help your child tap into their inner strength and resilience when challenges arise.

I Can Do Hard Things introduces children to the practice of using mindful affirmations for support and encouragement when they need it.

It reflects the beautiful diversity in our world.

ISBN

9781949633009

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 GAR 2018

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Author

Nhat Hanh, Thich

Plum Village Community

Vriezen, Wietske (ill.)

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

Parallax Press

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Softcover: 238 p.; 1 audio CD: 78 min.

Subject

Mind/Body

Children's Health-Complementary Therapies

Parenting

Abstract

A complete overview of all of Thich Nhat Hanh's practices for children. "Planting Seeds" is full of hands-on activities to help children and adults relieve stress, increase concentration and confidence, deal with difficult emotions, and improve communication. It includes over 30 full-color illustrations and an audio CD with songs and easy-to-follow practices.

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

EG 200 NHA 2011

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Author

Snel, Eline

Hills, Christiana

Boutavant, Marc

Edition

First U.S. edition

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Shambhala

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Paperback: 137 pages

Subject

Meditation

Children-Mental Health

Mind/Body

Abstract

In The Little Frog Awakes, Eline Snel offers parents of young children advice and tools for responding mindfully and effectively in the moment. These skills help us regain trust in ourselves and in the integral wholeness of our kids. And when we make mindfulness practice a part of daily life, it gives our children a powerful message on how to recognize, name, and deal with emotions and situations.

This practical guide will help you to:

*connect with and respond mindfully to your own feelings as they arise

*cultivate compassion for yourself as a parent or caregiver through meditations and breathing practices

*encourage serenity, self-confidence, and emotional regulation in your children, through stories and activities

*strengthen your bond with your kids and help all of you manage stress

*be more fully present with your children, and more able to give them your undivided attention

*embrace imperfection and focus on the things that really matter

*and more

The book and the accompanying audio include activities, practices, and stories for both you and for your toddler that cultivate mindful moments and action, and self-compassion.

ISBN

9781611809459

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 220 SNE 2022

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Author

Thomas, Bonnie

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover; 229 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Art Therapy

Abstract

This photocopiable activity book helps teens and tweens who are feeling voiceless, ineffective or fearful in response to events at a world, community or individual level. It incorporates exercises using art and craft, nutrition, mindfulness, yoga and other movement based activities.

This book offers dozens of suggestions, interventions, and activities for ways that tweens and teens can care for their physical and mental health, including managing life's stressors, how to recognize 'red flags' in a relationship, and listening to their body's intuition more often. Ideal for mental health counselors, social workers, program coordinators, and other providers working with this age group, it can also be used by parents.

ISBN

9781785928147

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH EG 200 THO 2019

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Author

Fernando, Peter

Place of Publication

Boulder

Publisher

Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Softcover ; ix, 222 p.

Subject

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain

Emotional Health

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Abstract

"'Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!' Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eye roll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's been there himself and because he backs up the statements with his own real experiences and with real wisdom from the Buddhist teachings. Fernando starts by defusing the pernicious belief that anyone is somehow responsible for their illness: you're not "wrong" for being sick. Then, having gotten past self-blame, one can begin to learn self-kindness. From there, one moves to mindfulness practices and cultivating body awareness?even if body awareness is distasteful when the body isn't behaving the way you like. Further topics include getting intimate with dark emotions (fear, despair, the scary future, frustration, grief, etc.), learning equanimity (rejoicing in the good fortune of those who don't share your suffering), cultivating healthy relationships in the midst of everything, and practical advice for living with pain. Each chapter comes with one or more practices or guided meditations for putting the teachings into practice"--from publisher.

ISBN

9781611802634

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EF 850 FER 2016

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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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Author

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Edition

10th ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Macmillan Audio

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

3 CD set

Subject

Meditation

Spirituality

Mind/Body

Stress Reduction

Stress Reduction Techniques

Abstract

From the bestselling author of Full Catastrophe Living comes a brilliant work that explores the principles and practices of mindfulness. A simple and straightforward introduction to Buddhist meditation from one of the country's leading authorities on stress-reduction techniques, Wherever You Go There You Are has your personal transformation as its goal.

Dr. Kabat-Sinn has taught this two-thousand-year-old Buddhist method of relaxation to thousands of patients in his Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Through mindfulness every moment counts, and by capturing the present and living fully within each moment as it happens, once can reduce anxiety, achieve inner peace, and enrich the quality of life.

Part inspiration, part study guide, Wherever You Go There You are blends stories, poems, and scientific observations with easy to follow instructions to a revolutionary new way of being, seeing, and living.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP.

ISBN

978-1593976217

Language

English

Material Type

CD

Call Number

EG 220 KAB 2014

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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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Author

Kaiser Greenland, Susan

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Atria Paperback

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Softcover: 219 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Children's Health-Complementary Therapies

Parenting

Abstract

Mindful awareness works by enabling you to pay closer attention to what is happening within you - your thoughts, feelings, and emotions - so you can better understand what is happening to you. "The Mindful Child" extends the vast benefits of mindfulness training to children from four to eighteen years old with age-appropriate exercises, songs, games, and fables that Susan Kaiser Greenland has developed over more than a decade of teaching mindful awareness to kids.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 KAI 2010

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Author

Chödrön, Pema

Edition

20th anniversary edition

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Shambala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Softcover; 154 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Abstract

How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart - when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect. Here, in her most beloved and acclaimed work, Pema shows that moving toward painful situations and becoming intimate with them can open up our hearts in ways we never before imagined. Drawing from traditional Buddhist wisdom, she offers life-changing tools for transforming suffering and negative patterns into habitual ease and boundless joy.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9781611803433

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 225 CHO 2016

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Author

Gates, Mariam

Hinder, Sarah Jane [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 36 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

. For parents and caregivers looking for a fun and effective new routine for bedtime, innovative educator Mariam Gates presents Good Night Yoga, a playful yet wholly practical book for preparing for sleep.

This beautifully illustrated, full-color book tells the story of the natural world as it closes down for the night, while teaching children a simple flow of yoga postures inspired by their favorite characters from nature. Moving from "Sun Breath" to "Cloud Gathering" to "Ladybug and Butterfly" and more, readers learn techniques for self-soothing, relaxing the body and mind, focusing attention, and other skills that will support restful sleep and improve overall confidence and well-being.

ISBN

978-1622034666

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 GAT 2015

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Author

Alderfer, Lauren; Maclean, Kerry Lee(illustrations)

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Wisdom Publications

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Hardcover: 32 p., ill.

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Abstract

This picture book for children and adults alike introduces the practice of mindfulness, with the delightful Monkey and his serene friend Happy Panda guiding readers to a calmer and more attentive mind.

As our story begins, Monkey is not so mindful - his Monkey Mind constantly jumping from one thing to another - but he encounters a mysterious and playful friend in Happy Panda. Panda helps Monkey recognize the simple joy of doing what you're doing while you're doing it.

ISBN

9780861716838

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 ALD 2011

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Author

Howson, Susan, Polito, Mike (illustrator)

Responsibility

written by Susan Howson ; illustrations by Mike Polito.

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Magnificent Creations

Publication Date

2002.

Physical Description

64 affirmation cards

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Anxiety

Abstract

A set of affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when repeated, helps children think positively.

ISBN

9780973038002

Language

English

Material Type

Other

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 HOW 2002

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