The Science of Mindfulness : a Research-Based Path to Well-Being

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Why mindfulness matters -- Our troublesome brains -- Informal, formal, and intensive practices -- Who am I-- the perils of self -- Mindfulness or psychotherapy -- Attention and empathy in relationships -- The science of compassion and self-compassion -- Tailoring practices to fit changing needs -- Modifying our brain function and structure -- Solitude-- an antidote to loneliness -- Connecting with children and adolescents -- Seeing sadness and depression in a new light -- Befriending fear, worry, and anxiety -- Transforming chronic pain -- Placebos, illness, and the power of belief -- Interrupting addiction and troublesome habits -- Overcoming traumas large and small -- Groundbreaking mindfulness programs -- The neurobiology of self-preoccupation -- Growing up isn't easy-- facing impermanence -- Toward a science of wisdom -- The promise of enlightenment -- Mindful ethics as a path to freedom -- The new science of happiness -- Bonus meditation. Breath awareness practice -- Bonus meditation. Loving-kindness practice -- Bonus meditation. Mountain meditation -- Bonus meditation. Breathing together -- Bonus meditation. Stepping into fear.
"[R]eveals the science behind mindfulness in compelling detail and demonstrates its application to an extraordinary range of human problems--psychological, social, and medical" -- from publisher's web site.

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