Mindfulness.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dempsey, Denise G.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Meditation.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Mindfulness (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Naperville : Callisto Media Inc., 2020.

Summary:

Practice self-compassion with 100 mindfulness meditations for depression The unhelpful patterns that fuel depression can become clearer, less intimidating, and easier to manage as we develop a mindfulness practice. Mindfulness Meditations for Depression is filled with gentle, step-by-step meditations to help bolster this awareness and break depression's hold on your life. Explore 100 accessible practices, structured around the seven principles of mindfulness: beginner's mind, non-judgment, acceptance, patience, trust, non-striving, and letting go. You'll learn how to use mindfulness techniques to better understand your mood, anxiety level, and overall well-being as you work through the challenges that life presents. While meditation is not a quick-fix for depression, the tools here can contribute to lasting relief. Mindfulness Meditations for Depression includes: Mindfulness for depression --Learn more about meditation and mindfulness, as well as the patterns of depression, including avoidance and rumination. Continuing self-care --Develop awareness around your emotions, thoughts, sensations, and behaviors so you can catch early warning signs of depression and employ mindful self-care tactics. Evidence-based methods --Discover meditations rooted in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, which focuses on the development of mindfulness to cope with depressive patterns of thinking and prevent future relapse. Manage depression symptoms and find peace with Mindfulness Meditations for Depression .

Contents:

Intro

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

A Note from the Editor

Introduction

How to Use This Book

Part I: Foundational Meditations

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Stress

Calm the Mind

1. Just This Breath

2. Let Awareness Find You

3. Relaxed Alertness

4. Creating Space for Insight

5. Planting the Seeds of Calm

6. Riding the Waves of the Breath

7. Cultivating Inner Kindness

8. A Heart of Wisdom: Gratitude Meditation

9. Self-Compassion Meditation

10. Connect to Serenity

Calm the Body

11. Body Scan

12. The Breath of Life: A Deep Breathing Meditation

13. Feeling Supported during Stress

14. Progressive Relaxation

15. Integrating Peace through Sensory Clarity

16. Calm Mountain: Standing Meditation

17. The Path to Serenity: Walking Meditation

18. Releasing Stress through Mindful Movement

19. Radiant Body Breathing

20. The Lake

Part II: Soothing the Stress Spectrum

Everyday Stress

21. Waiting in the Grocery Line

22. Mealtime Meditation

23. Mindfulness when You're Running Late

24. Simple Snacking

25. Mindful Communication

26. Transform Procrastination

27. A Mindful Start to Your Workday

28. Stress-Free Email

29. Mindful Internet Browsing

30. Soothe Stress in Traffic

31. De-stress While Paying Bills

32. Find Calm within Family Conflict

33. Safe Driving in Bad Weather

34. Parenting with a Clear and Calm Mind

35. End-of-the-Day Regroup

Chronic Stress

36. Mini Meditation

37. Nurturing Calm through Stillness

38. Taking a Break from Overdrive

39. Priming the Mind for Happiness

40. Exploring Sensory Eating

41. The Mindful Shower or Bath for Chronic Stress

42. Getting Perspective

43. Safe Space Meditation

44. Senses Alive in the Neighborhood.

45. Relief from Obsessive Thinking

46. The Healing Power of Awareness

47. The Practice of Appreciative Joy

48. Releasing Worry and Finding Peace

49. Befriending the Self-Critic

50. Examining Chronic Pain

Emotional Stress

51. Ease Anxiety

52. Sleep Serenely

53. Put an End to Panic

54. Confidence Booster

55. Self-Comfort Remedy

56. Settle Your Nerves with 4-7-8 Breathing

57. Confrontation Confidence

58. Clear Decision-Making

59. Many Waves, One Ocean

60. Healing Grief

61. A New Lens for Public Speaking

62. Transforming Jealousy

63. Cool Down Anger

64. Help for Regret

65. Honoring All Emotions

Big Life Events

66. Mindfulness after Job Loss

67. Five-Minute Island of Calm

68. Becoming a Parent

69. Healing a Violation of Self

70. Mending the Heart

71. Embracing Vacation

72. Wedding Bliss

73. Loss of a Loved One

74. Preparing for a Move

75. Self-Trust through Divorce

76. Balance in Times of Change

77. Compassion Meditation after a Natural Disaster

78. Growing Older with Grace

79. After a Traumatic Event

80. Reclaim Self-Trust after a Terminal Diagnosis

Part III: Ongoing Practice

Movement

81. Neck and Shoulders Mindfulness Break

82. Mindful Movement Wake-Up Routine

83. A Bedtime Ritual

84. Mindfulness at the Gym

85. Moving Meditation at Work

86. Seasonal Sensory Awareness

87. Mindful Running, Swimming, and Cycling

88. Focused Senses, New Perspective

89. Mindful Energy

90. Sundown Meditation

Five-Minute Meditations

91. Morning Peace

92. Late-Night Tranquility

93. In-a-Pinch Anxiety Reduction

94. Book Collection Meditation

95. Journey to Tranquility

96. Daily Practice for Cultivating Happiness

97. Stress Relief through Music

98. Envisioning the Future You Want.

99. The Power of Just Sitting

100. Midday Refresher

Beginnings and Endings

Resources

References

Acknowledgments

About the Author.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Dempsey, Denise G. Mindfulness

ISBN:

9781647394929

1647394929

9781647399023

1647399025

OCLC:

1405946578