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

Contributor(s): Ivtzan, Itai [editor.] | Lomas, Tim, 1979- [editor.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2016Description: 1 online resourceContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781317600664; 1317600665; 9781317600657; 1317600657; 9781315747217; 1315747219; 9781317600640; 1317600649Subject(s): Positive psychology | Mindfulness (Psychology) | Meditation | Attitude (Psychology) | Mindfulness | Psychology -- methods | Attitude | Meditation | Psychologie positive | Pleine conscience (Psychologie) | Méditation | Attitude (Psychologie) | PSYCHOLOGY -- Reference | BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Mindfulness & Meditation | Meditation | Mindfulness (Psychology) | Positive psychologyGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Mindfulness in positive psychology.DDC classification: 150.19/88 LOC classification: BF204.6 | .M564 2016ebOnline resources: EBSCOhost
Contents:
Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Mindfulness in positive psychology: An introduction; Part I Positive psychology interventions; 1 Mindfulness-based strengths practice (MBSP) for enhancing well-being, managing problems, and boosting positive relationships; 2 Self-compassion: Embracing suffering with kindness; 3 Mindful parenting begins at the beginning: Potential benefits of perinatal meditation training for family well-being; 4 Mindfulness and performance; 5 The relevance of mindful eating for addressing youth obesity; Part II Positive theory and mechanisms of mindfulness.
6 Mindfulness: The essence of well-being and happiness7 Mindfulness, mental health, and positive psychology; 8 Mortality and mindfulness: How intense encounters with death can generate spontaneous mindfulness; 9 Flowing with mindfulness: Investigating the relationship between flow and mindfulness; 10 Additional mechanisms of mindfulness: How does mindfulness increase wellbeing?; Part III Mindfulness for health practitioners and carers; 11 Contemplative pedagogy and nursing education; 12 Mindfulness-Based Medical Practice: Eight weeks en route to wellness.
13 Mindfulness-based positive behavior support in intellectual and developmental disabilities14 Working it: Making meaning with workplace mindfulness; Part IV Mindfulness in spirituality; 15 Mindfulness and spirituality in positive youth development; 16 Nourishment from the roots: Engaging with the Buddhist foundations of mindfulness; 17 Mindfulness and wellbeing: Towards a unified operational approach; Part V Mindful therapy; 18 Mindfulness and person-centred therapy.
19 Beyond mindfulness: The power of self-compassion, purpose, play, and confidence in the clinical treatment of the depressed client20 Mindfulness yoga in pregnancy: A promising positive treatment augmentation for women experiencing depression or anxiety; Index.
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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Mindfulness in positive psychology: An introduction; Part I Positive psychology interventions; 1 Mindfulness-based strengths practice (MBSP) for enhancing well-being, managing problems, and boosting positive relationships; 2 Self-compassion: Embracing suffering with kindness; 3 Mindful parenting begins at the beginning: Potential benefits of perinatal meditation training for family well-being; 4 Mindfulness and performance; 5 The relevance of mindful eating for addressing youth obesity; Part II Positive theory and mechanisms of mindfulness.

6 Mindfulness: The essence of well-being and happiness7 Mindfulness, mental health, and positive psychology; 8 Mortality and mindfulness: How intense encounters with death can generate spontaneous mindfulness; 9 Flowing with mindfulness: Investigating the relationship between flow and mindfulness; 10 Additional mechanisms of mindfulness: How does mindfulness increase wellbeing?; Part III Mindfulness for health practitioners and carers; 11 Contemplative pedagogy and nursing education; 12 Mindfulness-Based Medical Practice: Eight weeks en route to wellness.

13 Mindfulness-based positive behavior support in intellectual and developmental disabilities14 Working it: Making meaning with workplace mindfulness; Part IV Mindfulness in spirituality; 15 Mindfulness and spirituality in positive youth development; 16 Nourishment from the roots: Engaging with the Buddhist foundations of mindfulness; 17 Mindfulness and wellbeing: Towards a unified operational approach; Part V Mindful therapy; 18 Mindfulness and person-centred therapy.

19 Beyond mindfulness: The power of self-compassion, purpose, play, and confidence in the clinical treatment of the depressed client20 Mindfulness yoga in pregnancy: A promising positive treatment augmentation for women experiencing depression or anxiety; Index.

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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.

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