Foreword to Mindfulness Starts Here: An Eight-Week Guide to Skillful Living by Joan Halifax, PhD In today’s world, we have the rare and precious teachings and practices of mindfulness that invite us to slow down, stop, and “take a backward step.” Mindfulness is not about doing something strange, exotic, or anti-social. It is about letting [...]
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Advanced Praise for “Mindfulness Starts Here”: Dr. Shauna Shapiro
Mindfulness Starts Here incorporates the rigor of science, the beauty of art, the wisdom of reflection and years of lived experience. The wealth of theory and practice presented in this illuminating text will be of benefit to clinicians and clients alike, and has the potential to transform our individual and collective lives. I highly recommend [...]
Advance Praise for “Mindfulness Starts Here” – Steve Flowers
Whether you have been practicing mindfulness for many years or for you Mindfulness Starts Here is where your introduction to mindfulness begins - you have found a treasure here that you will probably read again and again. This lovely book from Lynette Monteiro and Frank Musten is a beautiful tapestry of wisdom and love that can [...]
Advance Praise for “Mindfulness Starts Here” – Susan Bauer-Wu
Drs. Lynette Monteiro and Frank Musten have written a gem. This book will be a trusty companion to anyone taking a mindfulness-based stress reduction course or who chooses to independently explore mindfulness practices for an engaged and meaningful life. Mindfulness Starts Here is a practical and inviting guide that can help you to make positive [...]
Advance Praise for “Mindfulness Starts Here” – Christopher Germer
Each week, leading up to the release of our book, we will publish a review or comment from a respected mindfulness teacher. We are so grateful for their support and encouragement. Mindfulness Starts Here is a groundbreaking contribution to the literature on mindfulness in therapy. It explicitly integrates mindfulness techniques into an ethical lifestyle of [...]
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