Calming your anxious mind : how mindfulness and compassion can free you from anxiety, fear, and panic / Jeffrey Brantley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brantley, Jeffrey.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anxiety.

Fear.

Attention.

Meditation.

Physical Description:

xii, 227 pages cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, [2007]

Summary:

Drawing on techniques and perspectives from two seemingly different traditions, this second edition of a self-help classic offers you a powerful and profound approach to overcoming anxiety, fear, and panic. From the evidence-based tradition of Western medicine, learn the role your thoughts and emotions play in anxiety. And, from the tradition of meditation and the inquiry into meaning and purpose, discover your own potential for presence and stillness, kindness and compassion-and the tremendous power these states give you to heal and transform your life.

Use this encouraging, step-by-step program to: Learn about the mechanism of anxiety & the body's fear system, Develop a healing mindfulness practice-one breath at a time, Start on the path to presence, stillness & compassion, Practice acceptance during mindfulness meditation, Feel safe while opening up to fearful & anxious feelings.

Contents:

A mindful approach to fear and anxiety

Paying attention on purpose

The body and its fear system

Anxiety and the power of the mind

Mindfulness and meditation

Your attitude is important

Building your practice foundation

Mindfulness in everyday life

Establishing mindfulness, breath by breath

Mindfulness of the body

Bringing full attention to life

Befriending your anxious mind

Making room for the upset

Common concerns about these meditation practices

Feeling safe, resting in silence

Applying mindfulness to fear and anxiety

Taking a larger view.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [223]-227).

ISBN:

9781572244870

1572244879

OCLC:

85485158

Publisher Number:

99939462951