Mindfulness. Book Summary

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Mark Williams, Danny Penman

What’s inside

Mindfulness’ by Mark Williams and Danny Penman is a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world. The book outlines the benefits of mindfulness and provides an eight-week program to help readers cultivate mindfulness in their lives. The program is based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which was developed to help people suffering from depression. The book’s exercises and meditations can provide respite from stress, anxiety, and depression.

You’ll Learn

  • Learn practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, and depression
  • Understand the principles of mindfulness and how to apply them
  • Develop a personal mindfulness practice
  • Gain tools to cultivate greater peace and wellness in life

Key Points

  • Understanding Mindfulness
  • The Role of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Starting the Eight-Week Program
  • Overcoming Stress, Anxiety and Depression
  • Cultivating Mindfulness in Daily Life
  • The Long-Term Benefits of Mindfulness
  • Creating a Lifelong Mindfulness Practice

Who’s it For

  • People suffering from stress, anxiety and depression
  • Anyone interested in mindfulness or meditation
  • People seeking peace in a hectic world
  • Personal growth enthusiasts

About the author

Mark Williams is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Danny Penman is an award-winning journalist and author, who has worked for the BBC and The Independent, among others. They co-authored ‘Mindfulness’ to help people combat stress and depression.