{"product_id":"a-counselors-guide-to-christian-mindfulness-engaging-the-mind-body-and-soul-in-biblical-practices-and-therapies-9780310114734","title":"A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness: Engaging the Mind, Body, and Soul in Biblical Practices and Therapies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquips Christian counselors and therapists to confidently use mindfulness techniques with their clients in a way that is both practical and biblical. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessing mindfulness is a therapeutic touchstone for a range of emotional issues, from mild distress to the treatment of trauma, but the term \u003cem\u003emindfulness\u003c\/em\u003e has often left Christians wary. Stripped of Christlike spirituality, it sounds self-focused at best, and at worst like a fusion with modern pop-religions of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the quality of mindfulness--of being fully present, aware of ourselves and our situation so that we can better respond to the chaos around us--is a profoundly biblical concept. And it can be used effectively by Christian counselors and healing practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness\u003c\/em\u003e, Regina Chow Trammel (a clinical social worker) and John Trent (a marriage and family therapist) team up to offer training in mindfulness skills used in evidence-based practices, such as dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. These therapies have been shown to be highly effective in the treatment of many mental health issues, blending elements of neuroscience, social science, and religious training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the ideal resource to equip those in the helping professions to faithfully use mindfulness interventions both professionally and personally and includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and theoretical overview of Christian mindfulness and how it contrasts with other mindfulness-based practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical guide for how to use mindfulness skills in counseling and therapeutic practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA section addressing specific challenges or situations that your clients face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDialogue scripts and contemplation exercises to adapt for your own work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practice of Christian mindfulness can be effective in helping clients manage their intrusive and stressful thoughts, emotions, relationships, and challenges. This book fills a gap for Christian counselors and therapists who are eager for a resource that teaches mindfulness skills from a Christian and biblical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Zondervan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310114734\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.50d","brand":"Regina Chow Trammel, John Trent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42314542842037,"sku":"9780310114734","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_7ce11984-2252-4e00-84f0-2a3bdc1ee5b0.jpg?v=1659410903","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-counselors-guide-to-christian-mindfulness-engaging-the-mind-body-and-soul-in-biblical-practices-and-therapies-9780310114734","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}