INTRODUCING MINDFULNESS-BASED WELLBEING ENHANCEMENT : cultural adaptation and an 8-week... path to wellbeing and happiness

"Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) integrates Mindfulness and Wellbeing to realize human flourishing and the attainment of happiness. This 9-session program, conducted over 8 weeks, enhances wellbeing, happiness and quality of life through self-understanding and self-awareness. The first part of the book is devoted to presenting mindfulness, wellbeing, the happiness paradigm and the curriculum of the Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) program. It presents the foundations of mindfulness-based programs, and how mindfulness intersects with wellbeing. The authors argue, with the support of evidence, that mindfulness is well placed to promote human flourishing rather than limiting its relevance to stress reduction and preventing depression relapse. Several chapters are devoted to presenting the MBWE program comprehensively with weekly agendas, homework, handouts, facilitation guides and practice scripts. The second part of the book presents the evidence base of mindfulness, cultural adaptations for different populations, the therapeutic effectiveness of group learning inherent in Mindfulness-Based Programs and the often-untold history of mindfulness. The authors present the often-neglected Asian roots of Mindfulness and justify how secular Mindfulness, as taught by Jon Kabat-Zinn, is influenced by multiple wisdom traditions as opposed to it being a solely Buddhist practice. This book serves as a hands-on resource for trained mindfulness teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, practitioners, educators, coaches, and consultants. It is also suitable for anyone who is interested in the appreciation of mindfulness and human flourishing"-- Provided by publisher Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) integrates the science of mindfulness and wellbeing to bring about human flourishing. This 9-session program, conducted over 8 weeks, enhances wellbeing, happiness, and quality of life through self-understanding and self-awareness. The first part of the book is devoted to presenting mindfulness, wellbeing, the happiness paradigm and the curriculum of the Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) program. It presents the foundations of mindfulness-based programs, and how mindfulness intersects with wellbeing. The authors argue, with the support of evidence, that mindfulness is well placed to promote human flourishing rather than limiting its relevance to stress reduction and preventing depression relapse. Several chapters are devoted to presenting the MBWE program comprehensively with weekly agendas, homework, handouts, facilitation guides, and practice scripts. The second part of the book presents the evidence base of mindfulness, cultural adaptations for different populations, the therapeutic effectiveness of group learning inherent in mindfulness-based programs and the often-untold history of mindfulness. The authors present the often-neglected Asian roots of mindfulness and justify how secular mindfulness, as taught by Jon Kabat-Zinn, is influenced by multiple wisdom traditions as opposed to it being a solely Buddhist practice. This book serves as a hands-on resource for trained mindfulness teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, practitioners, educators, coaches, and consultants. It is also suitable for anyone who is interested in the appreciation of mindfulness and human flourishing. Cover 1 Endorsements 2 Half Title 4 Title 6 Copyright 7 Contents 8 List of Figures 11 List of Tables 13 Preface 15 Part I 20 1 Foundations of Mindfulness 22 1 Defining Mindfulness 23 2 Mechanisms of Mindfulness 27 3 Pedagogy of Mindfulness 32 4 Are Mindfulness and Meditation the Same? 38 5 Distinguishing Features of Mindfulness Meditation 40 6 Secular Mindfulness and Its Appeal 44 7 Difference between Secular and Religious Mindfulness 50 8 State and Trait Mindfulness 52 2 Mindfulness and Wellbeing 59 1 Positive Psychology and Wellbeing 61 2 Limitations of Wellbeing Interventions and the Mindfulness Response 64 3 The Happiness Experience 70 4 The Happiness Paradigm 74 5 Insights into Wellbeing and Happiness 77 6 Mindfulness and Happiness Myths 91 7 Socially Engaged Mindfulness or Social Mindfulness 93 3 The Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) Curriculum 99 1 Defining a Mindfulness-Based Program (MBP) 99 2 Two Types of MBPs: Restorative and Appreciative 100 3 The Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) 102 4 Distinctive Features of MBWE 103 5 MBWE Teacher Competencies 105 6 Preparing for the MBWE Sessions 106 7 The MBWE Session Plans 110 8 Program Adaptations for One-on-One MBWE 137 9 Teaching the MBWE Online 138 4 Facilitating the MBWE Program 141 1 Facilitating Mindfulness Practices 142 2 Inquiry 151 3 Didactic Components 151 4 Competencies and Attitude of a Mindfulness Teacher 152 5 Tools for a Mindfulness Teacher 153 6 Postures for Mindfulness Practices 154 7 Mindfulness Practices 155 8 Metaphors 164 9 Poems 165 10 Exercises 166 5 Inquiry and the Generation of Insights 171 1 Knowledge 171 2 Attitude 179 3 Skills 181 Part II 200 6 Enhancing Group Learning in Mindfulness-Based Programs 202 1 The Group 203 2 Pros and Cons of Group Learning 204 3 Group Typology 205 4 Group Developmental Stages 205 5 Group Leadership Style and Embodiment of the Teacher 209 6 Therapeutic Factors of MBPs 211 7 Working with a Group 213 8 Exceptions to Group Settings 217 7 Cultural Adaptations 219 1 Culture 221 2 Original Cultures of the MBPs 223 3 Considerations for Adaptation 224 4 Hofstede’s Six Dimensions of Culture 226 5 Cross-Cultural Sensitivity 233 8 Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Programs 236 1 Effectiveness of MBPs 236 2 Outcomes and Evidence 245 3 Measuring Mindfulness 246 4 The Brain and Mindfulness 247 5 Adverse Effects of Mindfulness 249 6 Popular Criticisms of MBPs 250 7 Ethics of Teaching Mindfulness 253 9 The Untold History of Mindfulness 256 1 Mindfulness in Indic Religions 257 2 Meditation and Mindfulness in the Abrahamic Religions 258 3 Roots of Secular Mindfulness 259 4 The Lineage of Kabat-Zinn 266 5 The Myth of Buddhist Origin 267 Appendices 278 Appendix 1: Intake Process 280 Appendix 2: Scripts for Moving into Specific Postures 283 Appendix 3: Scripts for Formal Mindfulness Practices 287 Appendix 4: Scripts for Informal Mindfulness Practices 313 Appendix 5: Metaphors, Visual Illusions, and Stories 331 Appendix 6: Poems 337 Appendix 7: Exercises 342 Index 358 cultural,difference;,foundations,of,mindfulness;,cultural,adaptation;,well,being;,power,of,mind;,practice;,positive,psychology;,wellness;,secular,mindfulness;,MBP,protocol;,group,learning cultural difference,foundations of mindfulness,cultural adaptation,well being,power of mind,practice,positive psychology,wellness,secular mindfulness,MBP protocol,group learning