Mindfulness and character strengths : a practical guide to flourishing / Ryan M. Niemiec.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Niemiec, Ryan M.

Contributor:

ProQuest ebook central.

Howard R. Jachman Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Meditation.

Attention.

Character.

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Mindfulness.

Self Concept.

Medical Subjects:

Attention.

Character.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Mindfulness.

Self Concept.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 274 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA : Hogrefe Pub, [2014]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Looking for the latest research and practices on character strengths and mindfulness? Curious about how character strengths can supercharge your mindfulness practice? Or how mindfulness can help you deploy your best qualities? Look no further the answers are in this book! At the core of this hands-on resource for psychologists and other practitioners, including educators, coaches, and consultants, is Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP), the first structured program to combine mindfulness with the character strengths laid out in the VIA Institute s classification developed by Drs. Martin E. P. Seligman and Christopher Peterson. This 8-session program systematically boosts awareness and application of character strengths and so helps people flourish and lead more fulfilling lives. The author's vast experience working with both mindfulness and character strengths is revealed in his sensitive and clear presentation of the conceptual, practical, and scientific elements of this unique combined approach. It is not only those who are new to mindfulness or to character strengths who will appreciate the detailed primers on these topics in the first section of the book. And the deep discussions about the integration of mindfulness and character strengths in the second section will benefit not just intermediate and advanced practitioners. The third section then leads readers step-by-step through each of the 8 MBSP sessions, including details of session structure and content, suggested homework, 30 practical handouts, as well as inspiring quotes and stories and useful practitioner tips. An additional chapter discusses the adaption of MBSP to different settings and populations (e.g., business, education, individuals, couples). The mindfulness and character strengths meditations on the accompanying CD support growth and development. This highly accessible book, while primarily conceived for psychologists, educators, coaches, and consultants, is suitable for anyone who is interested in living a better and improved life. Book jacket.

Contents:

Primers. A primer on mindfulness

A primer on character strengths

Integration. The integration of mindfulness and character strengths

Practice I : strong mindfulness (bringing strengths to mindfulness)

Practice II : mindful strengths use (bringing mindfulness to strengths)

MBSP. Overview of MBSP

Mindfulness-based strengths practice (MBSP). Session 1 : mindfulness and autopilot

Session 2 : your signature strengths

Session 3 : obstacles are opportunities

Session 4 : strengthening mindfulness in everyday life (strong mindfulness)

Session 5 : valuing your relationships

Session 6 : mindfulness of the golden mean (mindful strengths use)

Session 7 : authenticity and goodness

Session 8 : your engagement with life

Additional MBSP features and adaptations for different settings/populations

Resources. MBSP audio CD content

General tracking sheet

A marriage of character strengths

Mindfulness at the movies

Character strengths Q & A

Website resources.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-270) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Howard R. Jachman Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9781616763763

1616763760

Publisher Number:

99984369313

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.