Resources for Teaching Mindfulness (Springer International Publishing AG)

This master-class-in-a-book is§designed to guide teachers of mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) in continuing§to develop more competence while raising global standards of practice and§pedagogy. Starting with the central yet elusive concept of stewardship, it then§expands upon the core components of MBI pedagogy. A series of reflective essays§by MBI teachers from around the world foregrounds differences and challenges in§meeting participants "where they are." Such reflections are both inspiring and§thought-provoking for teachers -wherever they are. The book also provides§practical guidance and tools for adjusting teaching style and content for§special populations, from bronic pain patients to trauma survivors, from health§care professionals to clergy, and including many others. Detailed scripts and§practices, ready to adopt and adapt, offer opportunities to explore new§directions in the classroom, and to continue the life-long development of the§teacher.§§Included in the coverage:§§Deepening teachers' skills of guidance§of meditation practices§Insights into the essential practice of§inquiry and dialogue with participants§New practices that allow§participants to explore mindfulness together in a spoken encounter§How§to keep up with, review, and make clear to participants the range of§scientific evidence supporting the MBIs §§The breadth of practical insights§and hands-on strategies makes Resources§for Teaching Mindfulness a unique developmental asset for a wide range of§practitioners around the world. Among those who will benefit are physicians and other medical practitioners,§health and clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, nurses,§clinical social workers, physical and occupational therapists, health educators,§and organizational development specialists.§