Mindfulness

BOOKS

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Benson, Herbert (1975). The Relaxation Response. Avon (classic source)

Benson, Herbert (2010). Relaxation Revolution: Enhancing Your Personal Health Through the Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing. Scribner.

Biegel, Gina (2009). The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress. Instant Help Books.

DeMille, Richard (1997). Put your mother on the ceiling. Gestalt Jrnl. Press. (Imagery for children.)

Gendlin, Eugene (1982). Focusing. Bantam (classic source for Somatic Experiencing therapy)

Greenland, Susan (2010). The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate

Hanson, R & Mendius, R. (2009) Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. (Excellent blend of neuroscience and meditation)

Hay, Louise & Tracy (2008) Kristina I Think, I Am! Teaching Kids the Power of Affirmations (great children’s book)

Hahn, Thich Nhat (2011). Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children. Parallax Press.

Kozak, Arnie (2009). Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness. Wisdom Pbl.

Langer, Ellen. (1989). Mindfulness. Addison Wesley (classic source)

Lantieri, Linda (2008). Building Emotional Intelligence, Sounds True (Excellent book with CD).

Mingyur Rinpoche, Yongey (2008) The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness. (Fascinating book written by one of the new generation of Buddhist monks who embrace the neurosciences.)Schoeberlein, Deborah (2009). Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness: A Guide for Anyone Who Teaches Anything

Muth, Jon (2002) The Three Questions. (Children’s stories)

Muth, Jon (2005) Zen Shorts. (Children’s stories)

Rubenstein, Lauren (2014). Visiting Feelings. Magination Press.

Schoeberlein, Deborah (2009). Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness: A Guide for Anyone Who Teaches Anything (Excellent strategies for teachers)

Schurman, Cari (2011). Tai Chi Moves (excellent CD for Qi Gong and an introduction for Tai Chi Chuan for children)(www.taichikids.com)

Siegel, Daniel (2010). MindSight: The new science of personal transformation.

Silver, Gail (2009). Anh’s Anger. Plum Blossom Books.

Smalley, Susan & Winston, Diana (2010). Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness. Da Capo Press, Lifelong Books.

Smalley, Susan & Winston, Diana (2010). Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness. Da Capo Press, Lifelong Books.

Stevens, John (1973). Awareness: Exploring, experimenting, experiencing. Bantam.

Thimmesh, Catherine (2010) Friends: True stories of extraordinary animal friendships. (The pictures are unbelievable and touching)

Zinn, Jon Kabat (2006). Mindfulness for Beginners, Audio CD (He has pioneered Mindful Based Stress Reduction for many hospitals and teaches at UMass and UCLA medical schools.)