Mindfulness for Therapists

The benefits of mindfulness training for the treatment of patients are well-established; however recent empirical research has now confirmed similar positive outcomes of mindfulness training for therapists themselves. Mindfulness for Therapists: Understanding Mindfulness for Professional Effectiveness and Personal Well-Being presents the first program to bridge the gap between mindfulness as a therapeutic tool utilized by therapists and its use as a supportive tool for therapists. Revealing how mindfulness can help practitioners both personally and professionally, the authors present an innovative eight-week mindfulness protocol which may be worked through in private or small groups. Fully documented and supported by online learning materials, the book begins by clearly setting out the reasons why mindfulness training has so much potential as a supportive practice for therapists. Specific practical guidance is then presented, including ways to greet a patient mindfully, mindful self-soothing, and mindfulness exercises for the end of the working day. Key contributions include explorations of the five facets of mindfulness, the neurobiological foundations of mindfulness, the use of the Three Perspectives, and advice for integrating schema modes with mindfulness work. Innovative and thought-provoking, Mindfulness for Therapists offers invaluable guidance for the personal and professional well-being and effectiveness of therapists and professionals everywhere.