A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness

<p><strong>Equips Christian counselors and therapists to confidently use mindfulness techniques with their clients in a way that is both practical and biblical. </strong></p><p>Accessing mindfulness is a therapeutic touchstone for a range of emotional issues from mild distress to the treatment of trauma but the term <em>mindfulness</em> 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.</p><p>But 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.</p><p>In <em>A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness</em> 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.</p><p>This book is the ideal resource to equip those in the helping professions to faithfully use mindfulness interventions both professionally and personally and includes: </p><ul><li>A historical and theoretical overview of Christian mindfulness and how it contrasts with other mindfulness-based practices.</li><li>A practical guide for how to use mindfulness skills in counseling and therapeutic practice.</li><li>A section addressing specific challenges or situations that your clients face.</li><li>Dialogue scripts and contemplation exercises to adapt for your own work.</li></ul><p>The 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.</p>