Mindfulness: (37 Advances in Psychotherapy - Evidence-Based Practice,)

This clear and concise book provides practical, evidence-based guidanceon the use of mindfulness in treatment: its mechanism of action,the disorders for which there is empirical evidence of efficacy, mindfulnesspractices and techniques, and how to integrate them into clinicalpractice.Leading experts describe the concepts and roots of mindfulness,and examine the science that has led to this extraordinarily rich andancient practice becoming a foundation to many contemporary, evidenced-based approaches in psychotherapy. The efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in conditions as diverse as borderline personalitydisorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, alcoholand substance use, emotional dysregulation, attention-deficit hyperactivitydisorder, chronic stress, eating disorders, and other medicalconditions including type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis is alsodescribed. The book is invaluable reading for all those curious aboutthe current science around mindfulness and about how and when toincorporate it effectively into clinical practice.

Table of Contents:
Preface1 Description1.1 Terminology and Definitions1.2 Historical Roots of Mindfulness1.2.1 Ancient and Contemporary Teachings of theBuddha1.2.2 Translation of Buddhist Practices IntoWestern Science and Medicine1.3 Eastern and Western Variations2 Theories and Models2.1 The "Mindfulness-Based" Movement2.1.1 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)2.1.2 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)2.1.3 Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention(MBRP)2.1.4 Other Mindfulness-Based Approaches Basedon the MBSR Model2.2 Related Models and Approaches2.2.1 Dialectical Behavior Therapy2.2.2 Metacognitive Therapy2.2.3 Compassion Focused Therapy2.2.4 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy2.3 Mechanisms of Action2.3.1 Reductions in Maladaptive Self-Regulationand Experiential Avoidance2.3.2 Emotion Regulation2.3.3 Values-Consistent Behavior2.3.4 Regulatory Flexibility3 Assessment and Treatment Indications3.1 Indications3.2 Different Forms of Mindfulness3.2.1 Mindfulness as a Practice3.2.2 Mindfulness as a State3.2.3 Mindfulness as a Trait3.2.4 Measures of Constructs Related toMindfulness3.3 Objective Measures of Mindfulness3.3.1 Passive Measures of Mindfulness3.3.2 Biomarkers of Mindfulness3.3.2 Behavioral Measures of Mindfulness3.4 Self-Report Measures of Mindfulness3.4.1 Self-Monitoring of Mindfulness Practice3.4.2 State Measures of Mindfulness3.4.3 Trait Measures of Mindfulness3.4.4 Related Measures to Assess Processes inMindfulness-Based Interventions4 Treatment4.1 Overview and Treatment Rationale4.2. Therapeutic Approach4.2.1 Importance of Personal Practice4.2.2 Motivational Interviewing Style4.2.3 Modeling Qualities of Mindfulness4.2.4 Guidelines for Leading MindfulnessPractices4.2.5 Inquiry4.3 Incorporation of Poetry, Metaphors, Imagery,and Storytelling4.4 Formal and Informal Mindfulness Practices4.4.1 Formal Mindfulness Practices4.4.2 Informal Mindfulness Practices4.5 Participant Considerations4.5.1 Participant Willingness4.5.2 Adapting Mindfulness-Based Approaches toMeet Participant Needs4.5.3 Contraindications4.6 Structural Adaptations for DeliveringMindfulness-Based Interventions4.6.1 Closed Group Format4.6.2 Rolling Group Format4.6.3 Residential Treatment Settings4.6.4 Individual Format4.7 MBIs Training and Supervision4.8 Efficacy of MBIs and Related Approaches4.8.1 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)4.8.2 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)4.8.3 Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention(MBRP)4.8.4 Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR)4.8.5 Mindfulness-Based Eating AwarenessTraining (MB-EAT)4.8.6 Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia(MBTI)4.8.7 Efficacy of Related Approaches5 Further Reading6 References7 Appendix: Tools and Resources

About the Author :
Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, is AssociateProfessor of Psychology at the Universityof New Mexico and the Center onAlcoholism, Substance Abuse, andAddictions. She is a licensed clinicalpsychologist and has worked extensivelyon the development and evaluationof mindfulness-based treatmentsfor alcohol and drug use disorders.Corey R. Roos, MS, is a 4th-year clinicalpsychology doctoral student at theUniversity of New Mexico. He has experiencedelivering mindfulness-basedinterventions among clinical populations,particularly individuals withsubstance use disorders, and he iscurrently working on developing amindfulness-based intervention foraddictive disorders that can be deliveredas a rolling group.About the AuthorsDana Dharmakaya Colgan, MS, MA, isa 4th-year clinical psychology doctoralstudent at Pacific University. Shehas been a student of meditation andmindfulness for two decades and aninstructor of meditation and yoga since2007. She is engaged in the researchand clinical application of mindfulnessand self-compassion to foster resilience,well-being, and enhancedphysiological functioning among firstresponders.Sarah Bowen, PhD, is Assistant Professorof Psychology at Pacific Universityand a licensed clinical psychologist.Over the past 15 years, Dr. Bowen'sresearch, clinical, and training activitieshave focused on development,efficacy, and cultural adaptations ofmindfulness- based programs. Shehas conducted clinical trials andtrained individuals from diverse populationsand settings, both in the US andinternationally.

Review :
"Offering conceptual clarity, depth, and analysis, this book skillfully and clearly guides the reader through the practice and implementation of effective mindfulness-based interventions.";Zindel V. Segal, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto, ON, Canada