Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, Second Edition

From Buddhist psychology, to the latest brain research, to the uses of mindfulness across a spectrum of conditions, the editors and contributors cover it all. This book offers a comprehensive, accessible, and authoritative guide to integrating mindfulness into psychotherapy. I particularly appreciate the new material on compassion and practical ethics in the second edition. --John Teasdale, PhD, Cambridge, United Kingdom

The book weaves a comprehensive narrative regarding mindfulness, its relevance for therapeutic relationships, and its application in clinical settings. It is truly valuable for clinicians who wish to introduce mindfulness concepts to help patients reduce their suffering. The book is rich with practical techniques that can be readily applied with patients, and provides specific recommendations for introducing mindfulness to different populations. An exceptional tool for clinicians. --Stuart J. Eisendrath, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco

At this time of dynamic exploration of the relationship between Western psychology and Buddhist mindfulness meditation practices, this second edition of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy is most welcome. A wide range of readers--therapists, psychology students, researchers, and others seeking to better understand mindfulness--will find themselves referring to this volume again and again. --Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Love

I developed and taught a Mindfulness and Compassion practice course for social work graduate students around this book. Students benefited from the accessible, engaged, and thoughtful approaches that contributors present for both beginning and experienced practitioners. They also benefited from the exercises for developing necessary self-care. --Jania Sommers, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Instructor, University of Utah College of Social Work

Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, Second Edition, weaves together the rigor of science, the wisdom of reflection, and years of clinical experience, offering a wealth of ideas and practices that have the power to transform our understanding of psychotherapy. This is an excellent text for graduate students in clinical psychology. --Shauna L. Shapiro, PhD, Department of Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University