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Finding freedom in illness: A guide to cultivating deep well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122283
Fernando, Peter. Boulder: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850 FER 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"'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 bee…
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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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The mindful child: How to help your kid manage stress and become happier, kinder, and more compassionate

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Kaiser Greenland, Susan. [Toronto, ON]: Atria Paperback , 2010.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 200 KAI 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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 ye…
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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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Planting seeds: Practicing mindfulness with children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112588
Nhat Hanh, Thich, Plum Village Community, Vriezen, Wietske (ill.). Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press , 2011.
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
EG 200 NHA 2011
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
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 illustra…
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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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Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library On Loan, due Friday, March 15, 2024
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Temps calme!: Quand la méditation aide les petits à se concentrer

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114350
Diederichs, Gilles. [Paris, France]: Larousse , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 DIE 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Votre enfant est toujours dispersé? Il ne supporte pas la frustration? Il s'endort difficilement? Il est souvent dominé par ses émotions et vous aimeriez l'apaiser? Avec cette méthode simple et accessible basée sur 50 exercices de méditation, découvrez comment détendre tout type de pressions intern…
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Alternate Title
[Temps calme: Quand la meditation aide les petits à se concentrer ]
Author
Diederichs, Gilles
Place of Publication
[Paris, France]
Publisher
Larousse
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Paperback, 223 p., ill.
Subject
Meditation
Children's Health-Complementary Therapies
Mind/Body
Children
Abstract
Votre enfant est toujours dispersé? Il ne supporte pas la frustration? Il s'endort difficilement? Il est souvent dominé par ses émotions et vous aimeriez l'apaiser? Avec cette méthode simple et accessible basée sur 50 exercices de méditation, découvrez comment détendre tout type de pressions internes et transformez votre chaton étourdi et impulsif en un chat concentré et rusé! Chaque exercice est lié à un objectif de relaxation et dure de 5 à 10 minutes.
Beaucoup d'exercices ne nécessitent aucun matériel, et peuvent se pratiquer à la maison ou à l'extérieur à l'occasion d'une promenade! Devenir maître du vent: travail sur le souffle pour s'apaiser ; Jouer au chasseur de nuage : travail de déconnection pour éliminer les pensées parasites; Savoir parler avec la Lune: un petit récit en 10 étapes pour s'endormir; Faire un dessin magique: travail sur les cercles pour exprimer sa colère. Avec des dessins pour adopter facilement la bonne posture.
ISBN
9782035913364
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 DIE 2015

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