The mindfulness bible
Subtitle: the complete guide to living in the moment
By: Dr Patrizia Collard
Series: Godsfield bibles; Godsfield bibles
Publisher: Godsfield Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9781841814520
Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology); Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
Description: Self-compassion is a life-changing way of thinking that is rooted in Mindfulness. By learning to have more loving kindness and forgiveness for ourselves, we have more empathy and compassion for others. The self-compassion movement has been growing rapidly over the past two years with recent research into the neuroscience of compassion showing that changing our thinking habits makes new neural pathways in the brain - and that compassion can be learned. The benefits of this practice are personal and global, from learning to manage chronic pain to relieving stress, boosting the immune system and circulation, along with improving relationships as we connect more authentically with others.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Origin and uses of mindfulness, including recent research (Mindfulness : origins and pioneers ; Awakening mind : the science of mindfulness ; Mindful therapies ; finding compassion); title: Mindfulness in practice ( The essential meditations ; Eight-session mindfulness course to overcome destructive emotions ; Mindfulness in all walks of life)