Resources
Current Research On Mindfulness
Over the last decade there has been an incredible amount of documented research into the effectiveness of mindfulness based approaches in improving physical and mental health. Mindfulness practices have been shown to decrease stress, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and have proven effective in managing chronic pain.
The American Mindfulness Research Association (AMRA) is an excellent source of information for all the latest research on the scientific study of mindfulness. Here you will find details of mindfulness research publications, interventions and measurement as well as access to the Mindfulness Research Monthly.
The Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP) at Bangor University provides details of current mindfulness-based research, teacher training and regular conferences in the UK. Further details of current research into mindfulness based approaches can also be found at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre and the University of Exeter.
Organisations Involved in Mindfulness Research:
Recommended Reading: Mindfulness
Full Catastrophe Living
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013) 'Full-Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness'. Random House.
The Mindful Way Through Depression
Williams, M. Teasdale, J.D. Segal, Z. V. and Kabat-Zinn, J. (2007). 'The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness'. The Guilford Press.
Living Well With Pain & Illness
Burch, Vidyamala. (2008) 'Living Well with Pain and Illness: The mindful way to free yourself from suffering'. Piatkus.
Mindfulness For Health
Burch, Vidyamala, Penman, D. (2013) Mindfulness for Health: A practical guide to relieving pain, reducing stress and restoring wellbeing'. Piatkus.
Finding Peace In A Frantic World
Williams, M and Penman, D. (2011). 'Mindfulness: a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world'. Piatkus.
Life With Full Attention
Maitreyabandhu, (2009). 'Life With Full Attention: A practical course in Mindfulness'. Windhorse Publications.
Heal Thy Self
Santorelli, S. (2000) 'Heal Thy Self: Lessons on MIndfulness in Medicine'. Bell Tower.
A Path With Heart
Kornfield, J. (2002) 'A Path With Heart: A guide through the perils and promises of spiritual life'. Rider.
The Art Of Meditation: The Body
Parmananda (2007). 'The Art of Meditation: The Body'. Windhorse Publications.
MBCT For Depression
Segal, Z.V., Williams, J. M. G. and Teasdale, J. D. (2012). 'Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression'. Guilford Press.
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005) 'Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life'. Hyperion.
Wildmind
Bodhipaksa. (2010) 'Wildmind: A step-by-step guide to meditation. Windhorse Publications.
Recommended Reading: Kindness & Compassion
True Refuge
Brach, T. (2013) 'True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart.' Hay House.
Loving-Kindness
Salzberg, S. (1995) 'Loving-Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness.' Shambhala.
The Mindful Path To Self-Compassion
Germer, C. K. (2009). 'The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions'. The Guildford Press.
The Heart
Vessantara (2006). 'The Art of Meditation: The Heart'. Windhorse Publications.
Mindfulness: A Kindly Approach To Being With Cancer
Bartley, T. (2016) 'Mindfulness: A Kindly Approach to Being with Cancer'. Wiley.
The Compassionate Mind
Gilbert, P. (2010) 'The Compassionate Mind'. Constable.