Mindfulness for Therapists : Understanding Mindfulness for Professional Effectiveness and Personal Well-Being

Acknowledgements 1 Welcome 2 Mindfulness 3 Week 1: Introduction to Mindfulness Week 2: The five elements of mindfulness Week 3: Integrating mindfulness into every day life Week 4: Mindfulness as a way of life Week 5: Mindfulness as a home base for therapists Week 6: Mindfulness of the body Week 7: Integrating mindfulness into therapeutic practice Week 8: Review and next steps Week 9: Your Oasis 4 Extending your practice Exercises in everyday personal and professional lives Mindfulness exercises for the helping role Mindful moments with your clients 5 Short Manual for running a group based on the presented material 6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 7 Further Reading 8 Guide to the Online Resources Index