Teaching Mindfulness A Practical Guide for Clinicians and Educators

“The authors present many interesting ideas about balancing the interdependence of the group’s freedom and resonance, the teacher’s responsibility, how to deal with aggression, and other topics. … the book is useful for the individual teacher, for a group of teachers who can debate and develop their own style of teaching, and even for schools. … I recommend this book to all who work with mindfulness … .” (Finn Janning, Finn Janning, finnjanning.wordpress.com, January, 2017)

“Teaching Mindfulness as a whole is divided into three parts, each one focusing on one of the three central questions with respect to teaching mindfulness: Why, who, and how. … For anyone looking for information, help, guidance, or support in teaching mindfulness in pretty much any setting, this book is an absolute must. I certainly will be referring to it and mining it for years to come.” (Leslie C. Miller, Philosophical Practice, Vol. 10 (2), July, 2015)

“This book describes the basic skills of mindfulness for professionals … . the book is ‘most accessible to clinicians, such as physicians, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and others, as well as to clergy and educators.’ … This helpful book is easy to read and practical … . The use of mindfulness is very popular and clients can benefit greatly. … passion for this art is clearly communicated in this book, which really is its strength.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2010)

“Teaching Mindfulness offers a coherent, thorough, and genuine text on the topic, maintaining both the pragmatism and clarity that is required for a professional … . I recommend this book be read by anyone with an interest in teaching mindfulness formally or informally, novice or expert. … What it ends up being is a jewel in the young, turbulent waters of Western mindfulness prac

tice and a vital and glowingly genuine contribution to the literature as a whole.” (Joshua C. Felver-Gant, Mindfulness, July, 2010)

“The purpose is to introduce healthcare practitioners and other giving professionals to the practice and teaching of mindfulness. … It is written for healthcare practitioners as well as counselors, nurses, therapists, clergy, and educators. It is also appropriate for individuals, such as coaches like myself, who have an established interest in mindfulness interventions. … I found this book to be a valuable resource and a tool that I can use to take the next steps in increasing my knowledge and capabilities.” (Howard A. Fox, Doody’s Review Service, September, 2011)

From the reviews: "This book describes the basic skills of mindfulness for professionals ... . the book is 'most accessible to clinicians, such as physicians, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and others, as well as to clergy and educators.' ... This helpful book is easy to read and practical ... . The use of mindfulness is very popular and clients can benefit greatly. ... passion for this art is clearly communicated in this book, which really is its strength." (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Review Service, June, 2010)
"Teaching Mindfulness offers a coherent, thorough, and genuine text on the topic, maintaining both the pragmatism and clarity that is required for a professional ... . I recommend this book be read by anyone with an interest in teaching mindfulness formally or informally, novice or expert. ... What it ends up being is a jewel in the young, turbulent waters of Western mindfulness practice and a vital and glowingly genuine contribution to the literature as a whole." (Joshua C. Felver-Gant, Mindfulness, July, 2010)
"The purpose is to introduce healthcare practitioners and other giving professionals to the practice and teaching of mindfulness. ... It is written for healthcare practitioners as well as counselors, nurses, therapists, clergy, and educators. It is also appropriate for individuals, such as coaches like myself, who have an established interest in mindfulness interventions. ... I found this book to be a valuable resource and a tool that I can use to take the next steps in increasing my knowledge and capabilities." (Howard A. Fox, Doody's Review Service, September, 2011)