Mindfulness in Positive Psychology : The Science of Meditation and Wellbeing

Mindfulness in positive psychology: an introduction / Itai Ivtzan -- Part I. Positive psychology interventions : Mindfulness-based strengths practice (MBSP) for enhancing well-being, managing problems, and boosting positive relationships / Ryan M. Niemiec and Judith Lissing -- Self-compassion: embracing suffering with kindness / Kristin Neff and Oliver Davidson -- Mindful parenting begins at the beginning: potential benefits of perinatal meditation training for family well-being / Catherine Shaddix and Larissa G. Duncan -- Mindfulness and performance / Amy L. Baltzell -- The relevance of mindful eating for addressing youth obesity / Jeanne Dalen -- Part II. Positive theory and mechanisms of mindfulness : Mindfulness: the essence of well-being and happiness / Christelle T. Ngnoumen and Ellen J. Langer -- Mindfulness, mental health, and positive psychology / Shauna Shapiro, Sarah de Sousa, and Hooria Jazaieri -- Mortality and mindfulness: how intense encounters with death can generate spontaneous mindfulness / Steven Taylor -- Flowing with mindfulness: investigating the relationship between flow and mindfulness / Sue Jackson -- Additional mechanisms of mindfulness: how does mindfulness increase wellbeing? / Tarli Young -- Part III. Mindfulness for health practitioners and carers : Contemplative pedagogy and nursing education / Anne Bruce and Betty Poag -- Mindfulness-Based Medical Practice: eight weeks en route to wellness / Patricia Lynn Dobkin -- Mindfulness-based positive behavior support in intellectual and developmental disabilities / Nirbhay N. Singh, Giulio E. Lancioni, Ramasamy Manikam, Larry L. Latham, and Monica M. Jackson -- Working it: making meaning with workplace mindfulness / Michael F. Steger and Eve Ekman -- Part IV. Mindfulness in spirituality : Mindfulness and spirituality in positive youth development / Eleanor F. Cobb, Clayton H. McClintock, and Lisa J. Miller -- Nourishment from the roots: engaging with the Buddhist foundations of mindfulness / Tim Lomas -- Mindfulness and wellbeing: towards a unified operational approach / Edo Shonin, William Van Gordon, and Mark D. Griffiths -- Part V. Mindful therapy : Mindfulness and person centred therapy / Stephen Joseph, David Murphy and Tom G. Patterson -- Beyond mindfulness: the power of self-compassion, purpose, play, and confidence in the clinical treatment of the depressed client / Elisha Goldstein -- Mindfulness yoga in pregnancy: a promising positive treatment augmentation for women experiencing depression or anxiety / Maria A. Muzik and Susan E. Hamilton.;Mindfulness in Positive Psychology brings together the latest thinking in these two important disciplines. Positive psychology, the science of wellbeing and strengths, is the fastest growing branch of psychology, offering an optimal home for the research and application of mindfulness. As we contemplate mindfulness in the context of positive psychology, meaningful insights are being revealed in relation to our mental and physical health. The book features chapters from leading figures from mindfulness and positive psychology, offering an exciting combination of topics. Mindfulness is explored in relation to flow, meaning, parenthood, performance, depression, spirituality, happiness, mortality and many other ground-breaking topics. This is an invitation to rethink about mindfulness in ways that truly expand our understanding of wellbeing. Mindfulness in Positive Psychology will appeal to a readership of students and practitioners, as well as those interested in mindfulness, positive psychology, or other relevant areas such as education, healthcare, clinical psychology, counselling psychology, occupational psychology, and coaching. The book explores cutting edge theories, research and practical exercises, which will be relevant to all people interested in this area. Cover 1 Title 4 Copyright 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 Mindfulness in positive psychology: An introduction 12 Part I Positive psychology interventions 24 1 Mindfulness-based strengths practice (MBSP) for enhancing well-being, managing problems, and boosting positive relationships 26 2 Self-compassion: Embracing suffering with kindness 48 3 Mindful parenting begins at the beginning: Potential benefits of perinatal meditation training for family well-being 62 4 Mindfulness and performance 75 5 The relevance of mindful eating for addressing youth obesity 91 Part II Positive theory and mechanisms of mindfulness 106 6 Mindfulness: The essence of well-being and happiness 108 7 Mindfulness, mental health, and positive psychology 119 8 Mortality and mindfulness: How intense encounters with death can generate spontaneous mindfulness 137 9 Flowing with mindfulness: Investigating the relationship between flow and mindfulness 152 10 Additional mechanisms of mindfulness: How does mindfulness increase wellbeing? 167 Part III Mindfulness for health practitioners and carers 184 11 Contemplative pedagogy and nursing education 186 12 Mindfulness-Based Medical Practice: Eight weeks en route to wellness 204 13 Mindfulness-based positive behavior support in intellectual and developmental disabilities 223 14 Working it: Making meaning with workplace mindfulness 239 Part IV Mindfulness in spirituality 254 15 Mindfulness and spirituality in positive youth development 256 16 Nourishment from the roots: Engaging with the Buddhist foundations of mindfulness 276 17 Mindfulness and wellbeing: Towards a unified operational approach 291 Part V Mindful therapy 304 18 Mindfulness and person-centred therapy 306 19 Beyond mindfulness: The power of self-compassion, purpose, play, and confidence in the clinical treatment of the depressed client 319 20 Mindfulness yoga in pregnancy: A promising positive treatment augmentation for women experiencing depression or anxiety 332 Index 352 Mindfulness in Positive Psychology brings together the latest thinking in these two important disciplines. Positive psychology, the science of wellbeing and strengths, is the fastest growing branch of psychology, offering an optimal home for the research and application of mindfulness. As we contemplate mindfulness in the context of positive psychology, meaningful insights are being revealed in relation to our mental and physical health. The book features chapters from leading figures from mindfulness and positive psychology, offering an exciting combination of topics. Mindfulness is explored in relation to flow, meaning, parenthood, performance, sports, obesity, depression, pregnancy, spirituality, happiness, mortality, and many other ground-breaking topics. This is an invitation to rethink about mindfulness in ways that truly expands our understanding of wellbeing. Mindfulness in Positive Psychology will appeal to a readership of students and practitioners, as well as those interested in mindfulness, positive psychology, or other relevant areas such as education, healthcare, clinical psychology, counselling psychology, occupational psychology, and coaching. The book explores cutting edge theories, research, and practical exercises, which will be relevant to all people interested in this area, and particularly those who wish to enhance their wellbeing via mindfulness.