Calming Your Anxious Mind

by Brantley, Jeffrey

• ISBN13: 9781572244870
• ISBN10: 1572244879
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-01
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc

Summary

This is a major revision of the classic book using mindfulness to overcome anxiety. It includes information on the latest research into mindfulness, new step-by-step exercises, and new thoughts on taking daily mindfulness to deeper and more rewarding levels.

Author Biography

Jeffrey Brantley, MD, is a consulting associate in the Duke Department of Psychiatry and the founder and director of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program at Duke University's Center for Integrative Medicine

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction to the revised edition	p. 1
Getting oriented
A mindful approach to fear & anxiety	p. 13
Paying attention on purpose	p. 25
The body & its fear system	p. 33
Anxiety & the power of the mind	p. 43
Mindfulness & meditation	p. 55
Your attitude is important	p. 69
Building your practice foundation	p. 87
Practicing mindfulness
Mindfulness in everyday life	p. 101
Establishing mindfulness, breath by breath	p. 113
Mindfulness of the body	p. 127
Bringing full attention to life	p. 137
Befriending your anxious mind	p. 153
Making room for the upset	p. 163
Applying mindfulness to fear, anxiety & panic
Common concerns about these meditation practices	p. 173
Feeling safe, resting in silence	p. 189
Applying mindfulness to fear & anxiety	p. 199
Taking a larger view	p. 213
Resources	p. 219
References	p. 223
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