Third-Generation Mindfulness & The Universe of Relaxation
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 182
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This eBook edition of Third-Generation Mindfulness provides an innovative introduction to mindfulness, meditation, and professional self-relaxation. This unique and inclusive vision is both evidence-based and, in contrast to current trends, non-Buddhist. Budget ebook edition for student use.
This text begins with the four techniques used in classical secular mindfulness training. Subsequent chapters expand to yoga, active and passive breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, body self-suggestion (“autogenics”), imagery, and emotion-focused approaches, contemplation, loving-kindness meditation, and gratitude meditation. All approaches are framed, integrated, and applied in terms of mindfulness.
No one approach is favored. Instead, all are presented equally as samples from a world menu of many options. The goal is to build a personal program based on what works best. This journey is framed and guided by a roadmap: Third-Generation Mindfulness Theory. Here mindfulness is manifest as “5+1” levels, starting with basic relaxation progressing to transcendence. All are supported by mindful emotions such as happiness and trust, love and compassion, and gratitude.
Third-Generation Mindfulness is the product of over 20 years of research involving over 6000 participants from diverse traditions. Exercise scripts and assessment tools have been developed and refined in over (15-week) 150 training classes involving over 4000 students.
This text is written in a friendly, clear, concise, and engaging style appropriate for both students and professionals. Instructions, transcripts, and assessment checklists are presented for over 13 exercise systems.
PART 1: What Is Mindfulness?
Chapter 1: A New Generation of Mindfulness
Chapter 2: The Mindfulness Response
Chapter 3: The 5 + 1 Levels of Mindfulness
Chapter 4: The Claimed Benefits of Mindfulness
Chapter 5: The Eye of Mindfulness
PART 2: Physical Mindfulness Strengthening Exercises
Chapter 6: Yoga Stretches and Postures
Chapter 7: Breathing Exercises
Chapter 8: Muscle Mindfulness (Progressive Muscle Relaxation)
PART 3: Mindfulness Broadening Exercises
Chapter 9: Emotion-Focused Mindfulness
Chapter 10: Broadening Mindfulness Through Imagery
Chapter 11: Mindfulness and You
Chapter 12: The Four Questions
Appendices
Appendix A: Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness: A Dynamic Transactional Vision
Appendix B: RMM Tracker Inventories
References
About the Author
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD is a professor of psychology at Chicago’s Roosevelt University and founding director of the Roosevelt University Mindfulness Initiative. In his 50 years at the University, he has served as teacher, supervisor, program director, researcher, clinical psychologist, and most notably initiator of the Roosevelt University doctoral program (PsyD) in clinical psychology. Dr. Smith has studied and practiced mindfulness and contemplative techniques since 1969. Since 1975 he has taught over 150 mindfulness classes of over 4,000 students.
Not wedded to any specific tradition, his approach is inclusive, flexible, individualized, and based on science. A typical course covers a complete menu of exercises, including at least the following: yoga, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation autogenic self-suggestion, imagery, mantra meditation, and full mindfulness.
Dr. Smith’s publications include more than 20 books (with more in preparation). His training materials have been used and translated around the world (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan).
This eBook edition of Third-Generation Mindfulness provides an innovative introduction to mindfulness, meditation, and professional self-relaxation. This unique and inclusive vision is both evidence-based and, in contrast to current trends, non-Buddhist. Budget ebook edition for student use.
This text begins with the four techniques used in classical secular mindfulness training. Subsequent chapters expand to yoga, active and passive breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, body self-suggestion (“autogenics”), imagery, and emotion-focused approaches, contemplation, loving-kindness meditation, and gratitude meditation. All approaches are framed, integrated, and applied in terms of mindfulness.
No one approach is favored. Instead, all are presented equally as samples from a world menu of many options. The goal is to build a personal program based on what works best. This journey is framed and guided by a roadmap: Third-Generation Mindfulness Theory. Here mindfulness is manifest as “5+1” levels, starting with basic relaxation progressing to transcendence. All are supported by mindful emotions such as happiness and trust, love and compassion, and gratitude.
Third-Generation Mindfulness is the product of over 20 years of research involving over 6000 participants from diverse traditions. Exercise scripts and assessment tools have been developed and refined in over (15-week) 150 training classes involving over 4000 students.
This text is written in a friendly, clear, concise, and engaging style appropriate for both students and professionals. Instructions, transcripts, and assessment checklists are presented for over 13 exercise systems.
PART 1: What Is Mindfulness?
Chapter 1: A New Generation of Mindfulness
Chapter 2: The Mindfulness Response
Chapter 3: The 5 + 1 Levels of Mindfulness
Chapter 4: The Claimed Benefits of Mindfulness
Chapter 5: The Eye of Mindfulness
PART 2: Physical Mindfulness Strengthening Exercises
Chapter 6: Yoga Stretches and Postures
Chapter 7: Breathing Exercises
Chapter 8: Muscle Mindfulness (Progressive Muscle Relaxation)
PART 3: Mindfulness Broadening Exercises
Chapter 9: Emotion-Focused Mindfulness
Chapter 10: Broadening Mindfulness Through Imagery
Chapter 11: Mindfulness and You
Chapter 12: The Four Questions
Appendices
Appendix A: Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness: A Dynamic Transactional Vision
Appendix B: RMM Tracker Inventories
References
About the Author
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD is a professor of psychology at Chicago’s Roosevelt University and founding director of the Roosevelt University Mindfulness Initiative. In his 50 years at the University, he has served as teacher, supervisor, program director, researcher, clinical psychologist, and most notably initiator of the Roosevelt University doctoral program (PsyD) in clinical psychology. Dr. Smith has studied and practiced mindfulness and contemplative techniques since 1969. Since 1975 he has taught over 150 mindfulness classes of over 4,000 students.
Not wedded to any specific tradition, his approach is inclusive, flexible, individualized, and based on science. A typical course covers a complete menu of exercises, including at least the following: yoga, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation autogenic self-suggestion, imagery, mantra meditation, and full mindfulness.
Dr. Smith’s publications include more than 20 books (with more in preparation). His training materials have been used and translated around the world (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan).