Digital Branch: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Overview

Explore these resources from the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction sessions during of our Summer 2020 Self Care Series!

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program that was developed 40+ years ago by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the Center for Mindfulness at U Mass Memorial in Worcester.

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Mindfulness Impact on the Brain
In the present, the source you need is within.
Discover ways to have better success with less stress.
Self-Compassion - Dr. Kristin Neff
Kristin Neff, Ph.D. is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion, being the first one to operationally define and measure the construct over a decade ago. In addition to her pioneering research into self-compassion, she has developed an eight-week program to teach self-compassion skills in daily life, co-created with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her book, Self-Compassion, was published by William Morrow in April, 2011.

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Mindfulness & Meditation Book List
Check out our recommendations if you want to learn more about mindfulness and meditation!

The Now Effect by Elisha Goldstein
ISBN: 9781451623864
Publication Date: 2012-02-21
Alleviate stress, ease pain, cultivate emotional freedom, create a healthier brain, and find enlightenment with cutting-edge mindfulness techniques from The Now Effect. Dr. Goldstein's techniques will allow you to connect to the present moment to make deep, permanent life changes and to connect with the good in life and with what really matters.
My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor
ISBN: 9780670020744
Publication Date: 2008-05-12
On the morning of December 10, 1996, Taylor, a brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke. She observed her own mind completely deteriorate. Now she shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery.
Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition) by Jon Kabat-zinn; Thich Nhat Hanh (Preface by)
ISBN: 9780345536938
Publication Date: 2013-09-24
Full Catastrophe Living is a book for the young and the old, the well and the ill, and anyone trying to live a healthier and saner life in our fast-paced world.
In This Moment by Kirk D. Strosahl; Patricia J. Robinson
ISBN: 9781626251274
Publication Date: 2015-01-02
In This Moment will show you how to find a sense of calm and serenity using a breakthrough, evidence-based program grounded in mindfulness and neuroscience.
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
ISBN: 9780061733529
Publication Date: 2015-06-23
More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients--and Dr. Neff's extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living.
Altered Traits by Richard J. Davidson; Daniel Goleman
ISBN: 9780399184383
Publication Date: 2017-09-05
In the last twenty years, meditation and mindfulness have gone from being kind of cool to becoming an omnipresent Band-Aid for fixing everything from your weight to your relationship to your achievement level. Unveiling here the kind of cutting-edge research that has made them giants in their fields, Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson show us the truth about what meditation can really do for us, as well as exactly how to get the most out of it.
Lovingkindness by Sharon Salzberg
ISBN: 9781570620379
Publication Date: 1995-01-24
Explains how the Buddhist path can help individuals discover the inner joy within themselves, and shares simple Buddhist teachings and suggestions for meditation.

Mindfulness Impact on the Brain
Mindfulness is a popular topic, and science is suggesting that it not only has positive benefits,but actually changes the human brain.
The Neuroanatomy of Long-term Meditators
Meditators might present with a distinctive brain anatomy detectable via modern imaging technologies. This article summarizes findings as reported in the imaging literature when
comparing long-term meditators with controls.

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This is a 10 minute practice to bring with you anywhere and anytime to begin training your mind to be more present to your life and recognize more clarity, opportunity, possibility and choice. This is what I call The Now Effect (Simon & Schuster/Atria Books). For more information, writings, and materials you can always visit www.elishagoldstein.com. Enjoy.

Diaphragmatic breathing, or deep breathing, is a proven relaxation technique. Learn how to use diaphragmatic breathing with this demonstration video from Megan Riehl, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor.

Lynn Rossy's MBSR Yoga Videos
Lynn Rossy, Ph.D. is a health psychologist specializing in yoga and mindfulness-based interventions.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Explore these resources from the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction sessions during of our Summer 2020 Self Care Series!

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program that was developed 40+ years ago by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the Center for Mindfulness at U Mass Memorial in Worcester.

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