The mindful way through depression : freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness

Summary: In The Mindful Way through Depression, four uniquely qualified experts explain why our usual attempts to “think” our way out of a bad mood or just “snap out of it” lead us deeper into the downward spiral. Through insightful lessons drawn from both Eastern meditative traditions and cognitive therapy, they demonstrate how to sidestep the mental habits that lead to despair, including rumination and self-blame, so you can face life’s challenges with greater resilience. Jon Kabat-Zinn gently and encouragingly narrates the accompanying CD of guided meditations, making this a complete package for anyone seeking to regain a sense of hope and well-being.

Record details

ISBN: 1593854498 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781593854492 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1593851286 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781593851286 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: viii, 273 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
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Publisher: New York : Guilford Press, c2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes audio CD: Guided Meditation Practices for The Mindful Way through Depression (narrated by Jon Kabat-Zinn).
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-258) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction: tired of feeling so bad for so long -- "Oh no, here I go again" : why unhappiness won't let go -- The healing power of awareness : making a shift to freedom -- Cultivating mindfulness : a first taste -- The breath : gateway to awareness -- A different way of knowing : sidestepping the ruminative mind -- Reconnecting with our feelings : those we like, those we don't like, and those we don't know we have -- Befriending our feelings -- Seeing thoughts as creations of the mind -- Mindfulness in everyday life : taking a breathing space -- Fully alive : freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness -- Bringing it all together : weaving the mindfulness program into your life.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:	Donation ; 2010/03.