A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook

This workbook has places to write and an MP3 CD of meditation practice included. The 11 chapters are designed to provide a thorough coverage and measured pace to allow the stress management to really work for you. They are well documented and readable.This method of stress reduction is rooted in traditional thinking and has been scientifically shown to be effective . I think all of us have too much to do and too much pressure in a modern world, and that leads to all sorts of stress related issues. It helps so much to have a doable plan of action based on techniques that really work. The plan is broken into smaller pieces so you can practice and will not fail. I have problems related to chronic illness along with the regular problems that happen in anyone's life. One of my main goals in the past couple year has been to find an organized way to get some peaceful relief. I mentioned mindfulness to my therapist and she suggested some readings to get me started. I also researched the concept and read reviews. Of the several books I found, A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workbook is the single most helpful piece. (Other books are also good for specific ideas and I use other types of sources.) I am so confident in and pleased with results that I bought a copy for each of my adult children to help them in their situations. And they welcomed the ideas! My doctors and therapist were also impressed with this book's usefulness. So if you are looking for something to jump start you in using the mind-body connection to make your life more manageable or to have deeper happiness in the present, this is the book for you. Time invested in your own well-being through mindfulness is time well spent.

From time to time I find myself under stress that feels crushing. I practice relaxation techniques, exercise, and seek medical help. I also do the Lumosity brain training exercises based on sound Neurology research. This book was mentioned in one of Lumosity's articles, so I bought it. I LOVE it. It includes a MP3 disc with the "mindfulness" exercises as well as having them printed in the text, so you have two options of how to practice them. There are also workbook pages for the reader to express what occurs during those exercises. It is not hard to do. It has been very helpful to me! In fact, just looking at the image of the cover causes a relaxation of the shoulders and a deep breath! But DO read the inside! That's where the good stuff is!

I've been looking to understand mindfulness, and how to use it. This book explains what it is, then gives you about 10 ways to use it so you can pick the one that works best for you. Highly recommend

I originally borrowed the book from a friend who went to their seminar. I only had to read a few chapters to decide I wanted to buy the book. I love the fact that audio meditations were provided with the book and I listen to them regularly. The only thing that didn't really work for me is the journaling. I found the rest of the content insightful and helpful in dealing with my own issues. I would love to go to the seminar.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) really does work. This workbook is exactly what the title implies; a guided program of mindfulness meditation to help in the reduction of stress. The book and the accompanying CD are a great way to learn how to look at, and live your life in a very different way; by being present. By 'being' not just doing. The authors, Bob Stahl and Elisha Goldstein are well qualified and have written detailed but easy to follow explanations and instructions. They will guide you every step of the way. If you follow the program you will gradually notice improvements in many areas of your life. You couldn't make a better purchase!

This book is well written, well laid out, and easy to read. It has space to take notes. I am working on both stress reduction and increased mindfulness, so it was just what I needed! This is an updated second edition.

Great starter tool for those looking to meditiation and mindfullness for chronic pain and suffering. I have been meditating for four years now and this book was part of the beginning. It also helped me review my habits, outcomes, stresses, and strategies for living with chronic pain and suffering. It also moved me into an acceptance faze instead of the fight, ignore, deny, push through faze I had been in for ten years which resulted in a lot more suffering, money and time wasted, and worse outcomes in health and life. It's well written and the exercises are brilliant.

Bought this at the suggestion of my counselor who I see for chronic anxiety. It's an ok book and workbook. I've read more gripping textbooks, and given that it's a bit dry, you really have to want to work with it. For $15 though, it's not a horrible tool to give a try.

Great input and fantastic exercises. I've been taking lots of inspiration for my classes and restarts from it.

Sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für MBSR, gut gegliedert das Buch, mit vielen praktischen Hilfen, um MBSR in seinen Alltag einzuführen. Man wird auch angeregt, seine derzeitigen Stressfaktoren aufzuschreiben, sowie sich auch Notizen nach den einzelnen Meditationsübungen zu machen, wie ruhig man geworden ist oder eben auch noch gar nicht. Mit der Zeit solte es einem dann auch leichter fallen, diese Übungen zu machen, und (für mich) damit mehr wieder im "Hier und Jetzt" anzukommen. Vorgesehen ist eine Durcharbeitung des Buches über mehrere Wochen, mit dem Ziel, MBSR (Mindfulness-based stress reduction, kurz mit Achtsamkeit übersetzt) generell längerfristig in sein Leben einzuführen. Nach längerer krankheitsbedingter Auszeit befasse ich mich nun (auf Englisch) mit dem Thema, und es ist sehr praktisch, sowohl die Anleitungen wie auch gleich eine CD dabei zu haben, um durch Meditationsübungen geführt zu werden, und zwar fast in allen Fällen von unterschiedlicher Länge, also z.B. 15 Minuten, 30 Minuten oder auch 45 Minuten. Einziges Manko bei den CD Meditationen, das mir bis jetzt aufgefallen ist (bin ja noch am Anfang), ist, dass ich mir zusätzlich zu den Meditationssequenzen ganz leise Musik einstellen muss, weil ich teilweise - aufgrund der langen Sprechpausen - durch das Wiedereinsetzen der Stimme erschreckt werde. Aber das ist nur eine persönliche Einstellung, vielleicht genießen es andere, gar nichts zu hören, bis auf hin und wieder die Anweisungen auf der CD, mit leichtem, aber nicht übermäßig starkem amerikanischen Akzent. Aufgrund dieser persönlichen Haltung gibt es nur 4 Sterne, ansonsten wären es 5!

Muy útil guía para complementar programas de mindfulness para grupos de trabajo. Excelente contenido y ejercicios prácticos para implementar. Ampliamente recomendado

La couverture est en papier plastique polluant, c'est super desagrable et à l'image du livre commercial, sans âme, fait pour être vendu sans respect ni considération pour l'acheteur. L'organisation du livre est à la "vas-y-comme ça pousse", Le cd on n'y croit pas trop, en particulier à cause de celui qui parle a été recruté par casting de voix, il existe beaucoup mieux, mais pas encore en anglais, c'est-à-dire en français et en espagnol.

This book made me stop and really take stock of my stressful life. All those years without managing all the stressful situations, I thought there was no solution. Boy was I wrong. The book is very positive and I felt I could see the light at the end of the tunnel. It is call a workbook and makes me work hard but I am learning so much that it is all worth it.