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Healing from Within with Jon Kabat-Zinn" is a powerful exploration into the intersection of mindfulness and health, spearheaded by one of the pioneers in the field of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Jon Kabat-Zinn, with his extensive background in mindfulness practice and its application in clinical settings, offers insightful guidance on how individuals can harness the power of mindfulness to enhance their health and well-being.

The program captures the essence and principles of mindfulness, teaching participants how to live more fully in the present moment, reduce stress, and manage pain and illness more effectively. Kabat-Zinn's approach is practical and accessible, making it suitable for both beginners and those already familiar with mindfulness practice. He emphasises the importance of developing a regular mindfulness practice, providing clear instructions and exercises that can be integrated into daily life.

One of the strengths of "Healing from Within" is Kabat-Zinn's ability to blend scientific insight with compassionate wisdom. He draws on his vast experience working with patients in the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical School to illustrate how mindfulness can lead to profound changes in individuals' lives. The program is not just about managing physical symptoms but also about fostering a deeper sense of connection with oneself and the world.

In summary, "Healing from Within with Jon Kabat-Zinn" is a transformative program that offers valuable insights and tools for anyone looking to improve their health and quality of life through mindfulness. It stands out for its grounded approach, the credibility of its creator, and its potential to bring about significant, positive changes in individuals' mental, emotional, and physical health.

APPS


These apps typically offer guided meditation sessions, as well as other resources such as talks and articles on mindfulness and insight meditation. Many of them have both free and paid content, and some of them offer free trial periods so you can try out their content before deciding whether to subscribe. Mindfulness2Be has an app called MINDFULNESS2GO (currently under review)

AUTHORS

Piero Falci

Rick Hanson 

  • Making Great Relationships.
  • Neurodharma. 
  • Resilient. 
  • Hardwiring Happiness. 
  • Buddha’s Brain.
  • Just One Thing.
  • Mother Nurture.

Jon Kabat-Zinn

  • Wherever You Go, There You Are.
  • Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief.
  • The Coming to Our Senses Series.
  • Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness.
  • Meditation Is Not What You Think.
  • Falling Awake.
  • The Healing Power of Mindfulness.
  • Mindfulness For All: The Wisdom to Transform the World.
  • Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting.
  • Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness.
  • Mindfulness: Diverse Perspectives on its Meaning, Origins, and Applications.
  • Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—And Your Life.

Mark Epstein

  • The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life. (2022)
  • Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself (2018).
  • The Trauma of Everyday Life .(2013)
  • Going on Being: Life at the Crossroads of Buddhism and Psychotherapy. (2008)
  • Psychotherapy Without the Self: A Buddhist Perspective. (2008)
  • Open to Desire: The Truth about What the Buddha Taught. (2005)
  • Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart. (1998)
  • Thoughts Without a Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective. (1995)

Garbor Maté

  • In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction
  • When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress 
  • Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder 
  • Hold On To Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers. (co-author Gordon Neufeld)
  • The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture 

Sharon Salzberg



Jack Kornfield

  • The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology.

  • A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life.

  • After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path.

  • No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are.

  • The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace.

  • A Lamp in the Darkness: Illuminating the Path Through Difficult Times.


Joseph Goldstein

  • Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation.

  • One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism.

  • Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening.

  • The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation


James Baraz

  • Awakening Joy: 10 Steps to Happiness.


AWARENESS BELL

Activate a Tibetan Singing Bowl at chosen or random times during the day. The melodious chime of these bells assists in centering yourself, drawing you into the here and now. Configure your desired intervals to experience the bell sounds, then initiate the process with a single tap. After starting, you're free to leave the application; the bells will keep chiming as planned. Additionally, a meditation timer featuring our exquisite bells is available to enhance your meditation sessions. 

Mindfulness2Go Soundcloud

Mindfulness2Be Vimeo

Mindfulness2Be Blog

Mindfulness2Be Youtube

CANCER

CHRONIC PAIN



Overcoming pain App Based on EMDR - By Mark Grant MA


The app "Overcoming Pain" leverages recent advancements in brain science to modify brain activity linked to chronic pain. It includes more than just verbal guidance, featuring meditations and exercises that utilise bilateral stimulation, focused attention, and sensory-emotional stimuli. The app is structured into three playlists aimed at managing pain and the related stress that can perpetuate it: Mental Healing strategies, Sensory Healing strategies, and Stress Management.


COMPASSIONATE LIVING


COUPLES | RELATIONSHIPS



DOCUMENTARIES

You can find these movies and documentaries on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, or you can rent or purchase them on websites such as Google Play, YouTube, and Vimeo. In addition to these movies and documentaries, there are also many books, articles, and online courses that explore mindfulness and compassion. You might want to check out resources such as the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/), which offers a wide range of articles, videos, and other resources on mindfulness, compassion, and related topics.

DID

  1. Dylan Crumpler
  2. An Infinite Mind: Information on Dissociative Disorders, a 'space to connect with survivors, supporters and clinicians'.Beauty After Bruises
  3. ​Blue Knot Foundation
  4. ​Carolyn Spring: Reversing Adversity
  5. Jamie Marich, PhD: Dissociation Made Simple
  6. The Institute for Creative Mindfulness
  7. ​International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
  8. Multiplied by One
  9. The Plural Association
  10. System Speak

GRIEF

  1. Pema Chodron,How We Live Is How We Die
  2. Amy Wright Glenn,Holding Space: On Loving, Dying, and Letting Go
  3. Stan Goldberg,Leaning into Sharp Points: Practical Guidance and Nurturing Support for Caregivers
  4. Joan Halifax,Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death
  5. Thich Nhat Hanh,No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life
  6. Edie Hartshorne,Light in Blue Shadows
  7. Kelly Koshin,Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End-of-Life Care
  8. Robert Lesoine & Marilynne Chophel,Unfinished Conversation: Healing from Suicide and Loss
  9. Stephen Levine,Healing into Life and Death (and other books by Stephen Levine)
  10. Stephen Levine & Ondrea Levine,Who Dies?: An Investigation of Conscious Living and Conscious Dying
  11. Judith L. Lief,Making Friends with Death: A Buddhist Guide to Encountering Mortality
  12. Phillip Moffitt,Dancing With Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering
  13. Frank Ostaseki,The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully
  14. Larry Rosenberg,Living in the Light of Death: On the Art of Being Truly Alive
  15. Kathleen Dowling Singh,The Grace in Dying : How We Are Transformed Spiritually as We Die
  16. Francis Weller,The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief
  17. Irvin Yalom: Staring at the Sun

  18. Grieving MindfullyA Compassionate And Spiritual Guide To Coping With Loss. Sameet M Kumar, PhD

  19. Grief Is Love: Living with Loss. (Marisa Renee Lee)

  20. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. (Sogyal Rinpoche | Patrick Gaffney)

  21. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing. (Bronnie Ware)

  22. ...


INSIGHT MEDITATION

KIDS

  1. Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens and Young Adults
  2. Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers (For children aged 7-11)
  3. The Gift That keeps On Giving (Teen Self-Compassion | High School)
  4. Teen Self Compassion

  5. James Baraz: Awakening Joy for Kids

    Lee-Anne Gray: Self-Compassion for Teens: 129 Activities & Practices to Cultivate Kindness

    Susan Kaiser Greenland: The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate

  6. Christopher Willard and Wendy O’Leary: Breathing Makes It Better: A Book for Sad Days, Mad Days, Glad Days, and All the Feelings In-Between

  7. Meditation for Kids. 40 Activities to Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety, and Stay Focused. Tejal V. Patel

  8. A World of Pausabilities: An Exercise in Mindfulness (Frank J. Sileo)
  9. Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing (Christopher Willard and Daniel Rechtschaffen)
  10. Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation (Frank J. Sileo)
  11. Bee Calm: The Buzz on Yoga (Frank J. Sileo)
  12. Bee Heartful: Spread Loving-Kindness (Frank J. Sileo)

  13. Good Night Body: Finding Calm from Head to Toe. Britney Winn Lee (Author)| Borghild Fallberg(Illustrator)

  14. The Family Experience of PDA: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance. Eliza Fricker


MINDFULNESS-BASED PROGRAMS

MB STRESS REDUCTION | MB COGNTIVE THERAPY FOR LIFE | MB COGNTIVE THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION | M SELF-COMPASSION

  1. A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) Paperback – March 1, 2010. Bob Stahl (Author), Elisha Goldstein (Author), Saki Santorelli (Afterword), Jon Kabat-Zinn (Foreword)
  2. 66 Days - Jon Kabat-Zinn Live and Online Mitigation Retreat
  3. Cultivating Mindfulness - ”The real meditation is how you live your life”
  4. Jon Kabat-Zinn - Website
  5. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxious Children: A Manual for Treating Childhood Anxiety. Randye J. Semple | Jennifer Lee 
  6. MBCT - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: The Mindful Way Workbook An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress John Teasdale, Mark Williams, and Zindel V. Segal. Foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn
  7. MiCBT - Mindfulness-integrated CBT: Mindfulness-Integrated CBT for Wellbeing and Personal Growth. Four steps to enhance inner calm, self-confidence and relationships. Wiley-Blackwell Publication - February 2015 by Dr Bruno Cayoun

  8. The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress. (John Teasdale | Mark Williams | Zindel Segal)

  9. The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive. (Kristin Neff | Christopher Germer)

  10. Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World. (Mark Williams | Danny Penman)

  11. Deeper Mindfulness: The New Way to Rediscover Calm in a Chaotic World. (Mark Williams | Danny Penman)

  12. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Clinical Manual and Guide. (Melissa A. Day)

  13. Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer: Gently Turning Towards. Trish Bartley


“I hope you are reading this out of curiosity to see what Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, facilitated by a Clinical Psychologist and Accredited Mindfulness Practitioner, looks like from a "participants" perspective. Also, if you should embark on it? It's OK; I always have a lot of questions too! I have one answer for you, though. Definitely do it! If you want, you can save yourself reading the following 15 pages and jump right into the course! If you choose to stay, well thank you, that means a lot! It is the most crucial decision I have made in the last ten years. But before I get too far ahead of myself, I need to take you back to where you possibly are right now! I pray that is not the situation you are facing, but nevertheless, this could be the personal perspective you are looking for that cannot be read in a textbook on how MBCT works. Why am I writing this? I approach things with healthy scepticism, and I wager that I am not alone in this. Anxiety and Depression demand that I know chapter and verse about a situation I am walking into. I wish I had something akin to a testimonial like this to read before I started! I knew absolutely nothing about Mindfulness. Therefore, I could not grasp a hold of the content. It was entirely foreign to me. Luckily, I chose to be obedient to a professional who almost insisted that I do this course. Thank goodness he had my back and knew me well enough to press! ...“

A Participants Journey on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Based Therapy MBCT.: MBCT Review | A Participants Journey on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Based Therapy MBCT by Meredith Coram

MINDFUL LIVING

  1. What Mindfulness Isn't. (The Conversation. Nicolas T. Van Dam)
  2. This is what your brain does when you are not doing anything (Nora Bradford)
  3. How to be yourself when you have social anxiety (Jill Suttie)

  4. Ellen Hendriksen: How to Be Yourself. (Social Anxiety)

  5. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. (Susan Cain)

  6. Look, Look, Look, Look, Look Again. (Kevin Townley)

  7. Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself. (Mark Epstein)

  8. Mindfulness. Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology. (Christina Feldman | Willem Kuyken)

  9. Why Mindfulness is not Enough. Unlocking Compassion with Equanimity. (Joey Weber)

  10. Equanimity. The Diary of a CEO in Crisis. (Simon Leslie)

  11. The Quantum Mind and Healing: How to Listen and Respond to Your Body's Symptoms. (Arnold Mindell)
  12. A Return to Love. (Marianne Williamson)
  13. Be Here Now. (Ram Dass)
  14. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi)
  15. Flourish (Martin Seligman)
  16. Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender (David Hawkins)
  17. Life as Sport: What Top Athletes Can Teach You About How to Win in Life (Jonathan Fader)
  18. Mindfulness in Plain English (Bhante Henepola Guanaratana)
  19. No Mud, No Lotus (Thich Nhat Hanh)
  20. Positivity. (Barbara Fredrickson)
  21. Practicing the Power of Now. (Eckhart Tolle)
  22. Stop Missing Your Life: How to Be Deeply Present in an Un-Present World. (Cory Muscara)
  23. The Art of Happiness. (Dalai Lama)
  24. The Four Agreements. (Don Miguel Ruiz)
  25. The Miracle of Mindfulness. (Thich Nhat Hanh)
  26. A Path with Heart. (Jack Kornfield)
  27. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself. (Michael Singer)
  28. Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance. (Jonathan Fields)
  29. Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined. (Scott Barry Kaufman)

  30. The Mindfulness-Based Eating Solution: Proven Strategies to End Overeating, Satisfy Your Hunger, and Savor Your. (Lynn Rossy)

  31. The Conversation - on the topic 'mindfulness'

MINDFULNESS and NEURODIVERGENCY

  1. Autistic and Neurodivergent Practices (Article)
  2. Mindfulness for You - Short clips playlist
  3. 3 Mindfulness Practices (article) - Sue Hutton 
  4. Sue Hutton Website
  5. Mindfulness Meditation Yoga - ADHD
  6. Mindfulness for ADHD - (Book | Guide for Clinicians) - Lidia Zylowska,John T. Mitchell
  7. Book Review - Autism and Buddhist Practice: How Buddhism Can Help Autistic Adults Cultivate Wellbeing‘by Chris Jarrell
  8. Mindfulness Meditation for ADHD - ADDitude
  9. ADDitude 'Ways to Meditate with a Busy Brain' LINK

  10. ADDitude - Free Download: Kid-Friendly Mindful Meditation Exercises, LINK

  11. How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still: Neurodivergent Meditation Hacks for Autistic & ADHD Folks

  12. Mindfullyadd.com - (to access all of their resources, you have to be a member though)

  13. ADHD friendly - The Mental Level
  14. Waking Up App (monthly subscription - one month free trial)
  15. S.T.O.P. article
  17. More resources will be added ... if you have come across a helpful resource, email me


'In my own mental health journey I discovered mindfulness, and it was one of the first things that ever really helped me with anxiety. …I think it’s so important to adapt mindfulness from its original ways of being taught for neurodiverse groups. There are certain things autistic people bring to the table that aren’t compatible with the ways mindfulness is being presented. Mindfulness teachers use a lot of metaphors and abstract language that some autistic people struggle with. Some of the sensory exercises pose huge problems for autistic people.'

Daniel Share-Strom

Advisor | CAMH Mindfulness Research Program

(watch his TED Talk 'dear society' below)


  1. Mindfulness and Neurodiversity (Mindful.org)
  2. Autism - Informed Guided Meditations
  3. The Kidd Clinic
  4. Perth Kids Hub
  5. I.A.M. - I Am Mindful (Uni Melbourne)
  6. Authentic Parenting
  7. The Horse Boy (movie)
  8. Neurodiversity-informed Mindfulness

  9. How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still: Neurodivergent Meditation Hacks for Autistic & ADHD Folks. 

    Zoe Williams

  10. All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum. Kathy Hoopmann

  11. Get in Flow (website)

  12. How to ADHD. An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain. Jessica McCabe

  13. Helping Autistic Teens Manage Their Anxiety. Theresa Kidd (THE KIDD CLINIC)

  14. Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder. Gabor Maté

  15. Women From Another Planet?: Our Lives in the Universe of Autism. Jean Kearns Miller
  16. Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. Barb Cook (Editor), Michelle Garnett (Editor)
  17. Twirling Naked in the Streets and No One Noticed; Growing Up With Undiagnosed Autism. Jeannie Davide-Rivera
  18. Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an Asperger Life. Cynthia Kim
  19. Women on the Spectrum: A Handbook for Life. Emma Goodall (Author), Yenn Purkis (Author)
  20. Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women. Sarah Bargiela
  21. The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide. Castellon

  22. The Art of Parenting a Child with Autism and Asperger's: Meet Their Unique Needs, See the World Through Their Eyes, and Unlock Their Full Potential. (Audra Mills)

  23. Laziness Does Not Exist. (Devon Price Ph.D.)

  24. Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity. (Steve Silberman)

  25. ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood. (Edward M. Hallowell M.D.| John J. Ratey M.D.)

  26. What's The Relationship Between Pathological Demand Avoidance and ADHD? Website PsychCentral

  27. Living with ADHD - Very Well Mind

  28. UNDERSTOOD - WEBSITE (Understood is a nonprofit dedicated to shaping the world for difference. They provide resources and support so people who learn and think differently can thrive — in school, at work, and throughout life.)
  29. Things people with ADHD wish you knew - article online 
  30. The Neurodivergent Rebel.

  31. VERY WELL MIND - lots of resources - LINK

  32. Parenting a child with ADHD - CHADD - LINK

  33. Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook). Mark Bertin MD

  34. Child Assessment/Evaluation - LINK

  35. ADHD Foundation - you can register to access all information - LINK

  36. ADHD Melbourne FB - LINK

  37. Lidia Zylowska M.D. Integrative Psychiatry, Adult ADHD Care & Mindfulness Training.

  38. The Family ADHD Solution and Mindful Parenting for ADHD, by Mark Bertin, MD

  39. Your Defiant Child and Your Defiant Teen, by Russell Barkley, PhD

  40. More Attention, Less Deficit, by Ari Tuckman, PsyD 

  41. Making the Grade With ADD: A Student’s Guide to Succeeding in College With Attention Deficit Disorder, by Stephanie Sarkis, PhD

  42. Chadd Educator’s Manual on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M.S., editor

  43. Understanding Girls with ADHD, by Patricia Quinn, Ellen Littman, Kathleen Nadeau

  44. Russell Barkley, PhD - YouTube Channel

  45. Russell Barkley, PhD - Website

  46. TimeTimer 
  47. ...


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