A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) Paperback – September 1, 2019

This workbook has places to write and an MP3 CD of meditation practice included. The 11 chapters are designed to provide a thorough coverage and measured pace to allow the stress management to really work for you. They are well documented and readable.This method of stress reduction is rooted in traditional thinking and has been scientifically shown to be effective .I think all of us have too much to do and too much pressure in a modern world, and that leads to all sorts of stress related issues. It helps so much to have a doable plan of action based on techniques that really work. The plan is broken into smaller pieces so you can practice and will not fail.I have problems related to chronic illness along with the regular problems that happen in anyone's life. One of my main goals in the past couple year has been to find an organized way to get some peaceful relief. I mentioned mindfulness to my therapist and she suggested some readings to get me started. I also researched the concept and read reviews. Of the several books I found, A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workbook is the single most helpful piece. (Other books are also good for specific ideas and I use other types of sources.)I am so confident in and pleased with results that I bought a copy for each of my adult children to help them in their situations. And they welcomed the ideas!My doctors and therapist were also impressed with this book's usefulness.So if you are looking for something to jump start you in using the mind-body connection to make your life more manageable or to have deeper happiness in the present, this is the book for you. Time invested in your own well-being through mindfulness is time well spent.

I've been looking to understand mindfulness, and how to use it. This book explains what it is, then gives you about 10 ways to use it so you can pick the one that works best for you. Highly recommend

Honestly my therapist told me to get it. He had me read the first chapter and that was it. And 99% of that first chapter was things in unconsciously do anyway. Read the rest and it did help me some. First chapter a bit odd though I think.

This book is well written, well laid out, and easy to read. It has space to take notes. I am working on both stress reduction and increased mindfulness, so it was just what I needed! This is an updated second edition.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) really does work. This workbook is exactly what the title implies; a guided program of mindfulness meditation to help in the reduction of stress. The book and the accompanying CD are a great way to learn how to look at, and live your life in a very different way; by being present. By 'being' not just doing. The authors, Bob Stahl and Elisha Goldstein are well qualified and have written detailed but easy to follow explanations and instructions. They will guide you every step of the way. If you follow the program you will gradually notice improvements in many areas of your life. You couldn't make a better purchase!

Great starter tool for those looking to meditiation and mindfullness for chronic pain and suffering. I have been meditating for four years now and this book was part of the beginning. It also helped me review my habits, outcomes, stresses, and strategies for living with chronic pain and suffering. It also moved me into an acceptance faze instead of the fight, ignore, deny, push through faze I had been in for ten years which resulted in a lot more suffering, money and time wasted, and worse outcomes in health and life. It's well written and the exercises are brilliant.

Since mindfulness is not inherently religious, I'm surprised they paired it with yoga, which is. But I'm guessing the same concept applies to other forms of exercise, so I'm just going to improvise there.

From time to time I find myself under stress that feels crushing. I practice relaxation techniques, exercise, and seek medical help. I also do the Lumosity brain training exercises based on sound Neurology research. This book was mentioned in one of Lumosity's articles, so I bought it. I LOVE it. It includes a MP3 disc with the "mindfulness" exercises as well as having them printed in the text, so you have two options of how to practice them. There are also workbook pages for the reader to express what occurs during those exercises. It is not hard to do. It has been very helpful to me! In fact, just looking at the image of the cover causes a relaxation of the shoulders and a deep breath! But DO read the inside! That's where the good stuff is!