Mindfulness in positive psychology : the science of meditation and wellbeing / edited by Itai Ivtzan andTim Lomas.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ivtzan, Itai, editor.

Lomas, Tim, 1979- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Positive psychology.

Mindfulness (Psychology).

Meditation.

Physical Description:

ix, 348 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2016.

Summary:

Mindfulness in Positive Psychology brings together the latest thinking in these two important disciplines. Positive psychology, the science of wellbeing and strengths, is the fastest growing branch of psychology, offering an optimal home for the research and application of mindfulness. As we contemplate mindfulness in the context of positive psychology, meaningful insights are being revealed in relation to our mental and physical health. The book features chapters from leading figures from mindfulness and positive psychology, offering an exciting combination of topics. Mindfulness is explored in relation to flow, meaning, parenthood, performance, depression, spirituality, happiness, mortality and many other ground-breaking topics. This is an invitation to rethink about mindfulness in ways that truly expand our understanding of wellbeing. Mindfulness in Positive Psychology will appeal to a readership of students and practitioners, as well as those interested in mindfulness, positive psychology, or other relevant areas such as education, healthcare, clinical psychology, counselling psychology, occupational psychology, and coaching. The book explores cutting edge theories, research and practical exercises, which will be relevant to all people interested in this area. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I Positive psychology interventions 13

1 Mindtiilness-based strengths practice (MBSP) for enhancing well-being, managing problems, and boosting positive relationships / Ryan M. Niemiec Niemiec, Ryan M., Judith Lissing Lissing, Judith 15

2 Self-compassion: Embracing suffering with kindness / Kristin Neff Neff, Kristin, Oliver Davidson Davidson, Oliver 37

3 Mindful parenting begins at the beginning: Potential benefits of perinatal meditation training for family well-being / Catherine Shaddix Shaddix, Catherine, Larissa G. Duncan Duncan, Larissa G. 51

4 Mindfulness and performance / Amy L. Baltzell Baltzell, Amy L. 64

5 The relevance of mindful eating for addressing youth obesity / Jeanne Dalen Dalen, Jeanne 80

Part II Positive theory and mechanisms of mindfulness 95

6 Mindfulness: The essence of well-being and happiness / Christelle T. Ngnoumen Ngnoumen, Christelle T., Ellen J. Langer Langer, Ellen J. 97

7 Mindfulness, mental health, and positive psychology / Shauna Shapiro Shapiro, Shauna, Sarah de Sousa Sousa, Sarah de, Hooria Jazaieri Jazaieri, Hooria 108

8 Mortality and mindfulness: How intense encounters with death can generate spontaneous mindfulness / Steven Taylor Taylor, Steven 126

9 Flowing with mindfulness: Investigating the relationship between flow and mindfulness / Sue Jackson Jackson, Sue 141

10 Additional mechanisms of mindfulness: How does mindfulness increase wellbeing? / Tarli Young Young, Tarli 156

Part III Mindfulness for health practitioners and carers 173

11 Contemplative pedagogy and nursing education / Anne Bruce Bruce, Anne, Betty Poag Poag, Betty 175

12 Mindfulness-Based Medical Practice: Eight weeks en route to wellness / Patricia Lynn Dobkin Dobkin, Patricia Lynn 193

13 Mindfulness-based positive behavior support in intellectual and developmental disabilities / Nirbhay N. Singh Singh, Nirbhay N., Giulio E. Lancioni Lancioni, Giulio E., Ramasamy Manikam Manikam, Ramasamy, Larry L. Latham Latham, Larry L., Monica M. Jackman Jackman, Monica M. 212

14 Working it: Making meaning with workplace mindfulness / Michael F. Steger Steger, Michael F., Eve Ekman Ekman, Eve 228

Part IV Mindfulness in spirituality 243

15 Mindfulness and spirituality in positive youth development / Eleanor F. Cobb Cobb, Eleanor F., Clayton H. McClintock McClintock, Clayton H., Lisa J. Miller Miller, Lisa J. 245

16 Nourishment from the roots: Engaging with the Buddhist foundations of mindfulness / Tim Lomas Lomas, Tim 265

17 Mindfulness and wellbeing: Towards a unified operational approach / Edo Shonin Shonin, Edo, William Van Gordon Gordon, William Van, Mark D. Griffiths Griffiths, Mark D. 280

Part V Mindful therapy

18 Mindfulness and person-centred therapy / Stephen Joseph Joseph, Stephen, David Murphy Murphy, David, Tom G. Patterson Patterson, Tom G. 295

19 Beyond mindfulness: The power of self-compassion, purpose, play, and confidence in the clinical treatment of the depressed client / Elisha Goldstein Goldstein, Elisha 308

20 Mindfulness yoga in pregnancy: A promising positive treatment augmentation for women experiencing depression or anxiety / Maria M. Muzik Muzik, Maria M., Susan E. Hamilton Hamilton, Susan E. 321.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138808454

1138808458

9781138808515

1138808512

OCLC:

922454073