Introducing Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement: Cultural Adaptation and an 8-week Path to Wellbeing and Happiness

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Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) integrates Mindfulness and Wellbeing to realize human flourishing and the attainment of happiness. This 9-session program, conducted over 8 weeks, enhances wellbeing, happiness and quality of life through self-understanding and self-awareness. The first part of the book is devoted to presenting mindfulness, wellbeing, the happiness paradigm and the curriculum of the Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) program. It presents the foundations of mindfulness-based programs, and how mindfulness intersects with wellbeing. The authors argue, with the support of evidence, that mindfulness is well placed to promote human flourishing rather than limiting its relevance to stress reduction and preventing depression relapse. Several chapters are devoted to presenting the MBWE program comprehensively with weekly agendas, homework, handouts, facilitation guides and practice scripts. The second part of the book presents the evidence base of mindfulness, cultural adaptations for different populations, the therapeutic effectiveness of group learning inherent in Mindfulness-Based Programs and the often-untold history of mindfulness. The authors present the often-neglected Asian roots of Mindfulness and justify how secular Mindfulness, as taught by Jon Kabat-Zinn, is influenced by multiple wisdom traditions as opposed to it being a solely Buddhist practice. This book serves as a hands-on resource for trained mindfulness teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, practitioners, educators, coaches, and consultants. It is also suitable for anyone who is interested in the appreciation of mindfulness and human flourishing. Cover Endorsements Half Title Title Copyright Contents List of Figures List of Tables Preface Part I 1 Foundations of Mindfulness 1 Defining Mindfulness 2 Mechanisms of Mindfulness 3 Pedagogy of Mindfulness 4 Are Mindfulness and Meditation the Same? 5 Distinguishing Features of Mindfulness Meditation 6 Secular Mindfulness and Its Appeal 7 Difference between Secular and Religious Mindfulness 8 State and Trait Mindfulness 2 Mindfulness and Wellbeing 1 Positive Psychology and Wellbeing 2 Limitations of Wellbeing Interventions and the Mindfulness Response 3 The Happiness Experience 4 The Happiness Paradigm 5 Insights into Wellbeing and Happiness 6 Mindfulness and Happiness Myths 7 Socially Engaged Mindfulness or Social Mindfulness 3 The Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) Curriculum 1 Defining a Mindfulness-Based Program (MBP) 2 Two Types of MBPs: Restorative and Appreciative 3 The Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) 4 Distinctive Features of MBWE 5 MBWE Teacher Competencies 6 Preparing for the MBWE Sessions 7 The MBWE Session Plans 8 Program Adaptations for One-on-One MBWE 9 Teaching the MBWE Online 4 Facilitating the MBWE Program 1 Facilitating Mindfulness Practices 2 Inquiry 3 Didactic Components 4 Competencies and Attitude of a Mindfulness Teacher 5 Tools for a Mindfulness Teacher 6 Postures for Mindfulness Practices 7 Mindfulness Practices 8 Metaphors 9 Poems 10 Exercises 5 Inquiry and the Generation of Insights 1 Knowledge 2 Attitude 3 Skills Part II 6 Enhancing Group Learning in Mindfulness-Based Programs 1 The Group 2 Pros and Cons of Group Learning 3 Group Typology 4 Group Developmental Stages 5 Group Leadership Style and Embodiment of the Teacher 6 Therapeutic Factors of MBPs 7 Working with a Group 8 Exceptions to Group Settings 7 Cultural Adaptations 1 Culture 2 Original Cultures of the MBPs 3 Considerations for Adaptation 4 Hofstede’s Six Dimensions of Culture 5 Cross-Cultural Sensitivity 8 Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Programs 1 Effectiveness of MBPs 2 Outcomes and Evidence 3 Measuring Mindfulness 4 The Brain and Mindfulness 5 Adverse Effects of Mindfulness 6 Popular Criticisms of MBPs 7 Ethics of Teaching Mindfulness 9 The Untold History of Mindfulness 1 Mindfulness in Indic Religions 2 Meditation and Mindfulness in the Abrahamic Religions 3 Roots of Secular Mindfulness 4 The Lineage of Kabat-Zinn 5 The Myth of Buddhist Origin Appendices Appendix 1: Intake Process Appendix 2: Scripts for Moving into Specific Postures Appendix 3: Scripts for Formal Mindfulness Practices Appendix 4: Scripts for Informal Mindfulness Practices Appendix 5: Metaphors, Visual Illusions, and Stories Appendix 6: Poems Appendix 7: Exercises Index