The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress
About this product
Imagine an 8-week program that can help you overcome depression, anxiety, and stress--by simply learning new ways to respond to your own thoughts and feelings. That program is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and it has been tested and proven effective in clinical trials throughout the world. Now you can get the benefits of MBCT any time, any place, by working through this carefully constructed book. For each week, the expert authors introduce specific mindfulness practices to try (with accompanying audio downloads), reflection questions, comments from others going through the program, and tools for keeping track of progress, which you can download and print for repeated use. Like a trusted map, this book guides you step by step along the path of change.
See also the authors' The Mindful Way through Depression, Second Edition, which demonstrates these proven strategies with in-depth stories and examples. Plus, mental health professionals, see also the authors' bestselling therapy guide: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, Second Edition.
Winner (Second Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category
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Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say the workbook is easy to read, clearly structured, and practical for learning mindfulness-based coping skills, with many noting that the exercises and explanations are helpful for depression, anxiety, and everyday stress. Some Amazon reviewers also mention a drawback with the included CD not working well on certain players or Kindle setups.
Goodreads reviewers are generally positive, with readers describing it as life-changing and supportive, especially for people looking for a guided mindfulness program. A Mental Health Foundation review says the workbook adds useful tools and practical guidance, particularly for people doing MBCT on their own.
Reddit mentions are limited in the search results, but one discussion recommends getting the workbook alongside the related mindfulness/depression book. Overall, the strongest theme across sources is that this is a well-regarded self-help workbook with clear, structured exercises and meaningful practical value.
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Specifications
| Topic | Mindfulness |
Product Details
| ASIN | 1462508146 |
| Publisher | The Guilford Press |
| Publication date | January 2, 2014 |
| Edition | Paperback + MP3 CD |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 228 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781462508143 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1462508143 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8 x 0.6 x 10.4 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,537 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Mental Health (Books) #76 in Social Work (Books) #81 in Depression (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,248) |
