The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD

by ZYLOWSKA, LIDIASIEGEL, DANIEL

• ISBN13: 9781590308479
• ISBN10: 1590308476
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780834827707
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2012-02-14
• Publisher: Trumpeter

Summary

Do you: " Suffer from disorganization and forgetfulness? " Have difficulty managing feelings of anger and frustration? " Struggle with self-doubt and difficulty following through? " Often feel restless or bored? Are these challenges causing problems in your relationships or your work? If so, like an estimated 8 million adults in this country, you may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Physician-researcher Dr. Lidia Zylowska (Dr. Z) specializes in the applications of mindfulness in mental health, and in this book she offers an effective mindfulness-based approach to overcoming attention deficits. The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHDoffers an 8-step program that teaches simple yet powerful mindfulness practices, adapted for those struggling with ADHD. Practices include sitting meditation, body awareness, mindful speaking and listening, self-acceptance, and more. Throughout the book are short vignettes and examples of adults with ADHD demonstrating how mindful awareness can be used to manage typical ADHD-related challenges. The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHDalso educates readers about ADHD, helping them to see this condition as a neurobiological difference that comes with strengths as well as weaknesses. In addition, Dr. Z explains how the mindful approach can be combined with other common treatments, such as medications or cognitive behavioral therapy, to enhance self-improvement and quality of life.

Author Biography

Lidia Zylowska, MD, is a psychiatrist specializing in mindfulness-based approaches to mental health. A cofounder and faculty member at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, she led the first study of mindfulness training in ADHD. She frequently speaks on the topic of ADHD and mindfulness and works with many adults with ADHD in her clinical practice. For more information, visit www.hdiazylowska.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Prologue	p. xv
Dear Reader: Do Something Different This Time	p. 1
Mindfulness
You Can Train Your Mind
A Different Way of Paying Attention	p. 11
Mindfulness and Self-Regulation in ADHD	p. 23
Getting Ready for the Eight-Step Program	p. 43
Mindfulness for ADHD
The Eight-Step Program: Introduction	p. 53
Become More Present: Attention and the Five Senses	p. 55
Focus the Wandering Mind Mindful Breathing	p. 69
Direct and Anchor Your Awareness: Mindfulness of Sound, Breath, and Body	p. 80
Listen to Your Body: Mindfulness of Body Sensations and Movement	p. 89
Observe Your Mind: Mindfulness of Thoughts	p. 110
Manage Your Emotions: Mindfulness of Feelings	p. 128
Communicate Skillfully: Mindful Listening and Speaking 1	p. 54
Slow Down to Be More Effective: Mindful Decisions and Actions	p. 169
Putting It All Together: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life with ADHD	p. 194
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)	p. 202
ADHD Symptoms Checklist	p. 206
List of Mindfulness Exercises	p. 209
Notes	p. 211
Index	p. 221
About the Author	p. 229
CD Track List	p. 230
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