Title:
The compassionate mind approach to reducing stress
Author:
Publication Date:
2019
Publication Information:
London : Robinson, 2019.
Physical Description:
xxxiii, 361 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781849012010
Abstract:
Stress is an unavoidable part of life which we can all encounter at various times in our lives. How well we deal with stress influences the extent to which it affects our lives. In this book, the author explains why we are designed to respond to stress in a certain way and why this can even be helpful at times.
General Note:
"Reprinted in 2019 by Robinson" --from title page verso.
Contents:
Our starting point (What is stress? ; Biology of stress ; What is compassion? ; Biology of compassion ; Happiness we are seeking ; The suffering we wish to avoid) -- Seeing where we want to change (Taking a fresh look at our habits ; Developing a peaceful mind-the basis of lasting happiness ; Identifying our unhelpful habits ; Adopting beneficial habits) -- Making change happen (Compassion for oneself-peeling away the layers of the heart ; Compassion for others -- removing our armour ; Compassion with a big perspective -- removing our blindfold ; Conclusion : making the compassionate mind approach to reducing stress part of our lives -- Appendix : A selection of helpful compassionate mind exercises.
Language:
English
