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This handbook explores mindfulness philosophy and practice as it
functions in today's socioeconomic, cultural, and political
landscape. Chapters discuss the many ways in which classic concepts
and practices of mindfulness clash, converge, and influence modern
theories and methods, and vice versa. Experts across many
disciplines address the secularization and commercialization of
Buddhist concepts, the medicalizing of mindfulness in therapies,
and progressive uses of mindfulness in education. The book
addresses the rise of the, "mindfulness movement", and the core
concerns behind the critiques of the growing popularity of
mindfulness. It covers a range of dichotomies, such as traditional
versus modern, religious versus secular, and commodification versus
critical thought and probes beyond the East/West binary to larger
questions of economics, philosophy, ethics, and, ultimately,
meaning. Featured topics include: A compilation of Buddhist
meditative practices. Selling mindfulness and the marketing of
mindful products. A meta-critique of mindfulness critiques - from
McMindfulness to critical mindfulness Mindfulness-based
interventions in clinical psychology and neuroscience. Corporate
mindfulness and usage in the workplace. Community-engaged
mindfulness and its role in social justice. The Handbook of
Mindfulness is a must-have resource for clinical psychologists,
complementary and alternative medicine professionals/practitioners,
neuroscientists, and educational and business/management leaders
and policymakers as well as related mental health, medical, and
educational professionals/practitioners.
This handbook explores mindfulness philosophy and practice as it
functions in today's socioeconomic, cultural, and political
landscape. Chapters discuss the many ways in which classic concepts
and practices of mindfulness clash, converge, and influence modern
theories and methods, and vice versa. Experts across many
disciplines address the secularization and commercialization of
Buddhist concepts, the medicalizing of mindfulness in therapies,
and progressive uses of mindfulness in education. The book
addresses the rise of the, "mindfulness movement", and the core
concerns behind the critiques of the growing popularity of
mindfulness. It covers a range of dichotomies, such as traditional
versus modern, religious versus secular, and commodification versus
critical thought and probes beyond the East/West binary to larger
questions of economics, philosophy, ethics, and, ultimately,
meaning. Featured topics include: A compilation of Buddhist
meditative practices. Selling mindfulness and the marketing of
mindful products. A meta-critique of mindfulness critiques - from
McMindfulness to critical mindfulness Mindfulness-based
interventions in clinical psychology and neuroscience. Corporate
mindfulness and usage in the workplace. Community-engaged
mindfulness and its role in social justice. The Handbook of
Mindfulness is a must-have resource for clinical psychologists,
complementary and alternative medicine professionals/practitioners,
neuroscientists, and educational and business/management leaders
and policymakers as well as related mental health, medical, and
educational professionals/practitioners.
The renowned geologist James D. Forbes (1809 68) presents an
account of his systematic exploration of alpine mountain regions
and glaciers in this important 1843 publication. Forbes' graphic
descriptions of alpine scenery and his mountaineering feats are
combined with detailed records of his scientific research and
experiments. The study cemented Forbes' reputation in the field,
which was later to be commemorated by the naming of the Aiguille
Forbes in the Alps and of Mount Forbes in both Canada and New
Zealand. The aim in writing the book, says Forbes, was to
'illustrate the physical geography of a particular district in one
of the most frequented regions of the Alps'. In doing this, he
draws upon the important work of the 'bold mountaineer' Horace B n
dict de Saussure, whose feats and achievements Forbes clearly
admired. The book is still viewed today as one of the most
influential and important publications on mountaineering.
Mindfulness, a way to alleviate suffering by realizing the
impermanence of the self and our interdependence with others, has
been severed from its Buddhist roots. In the late-stage-capitalist,
neoliberal, solipsistic West, it becomes McMindfulness, a practice
that instead shores up the privatized self, and is corporatized and
repackaged as a strategy to cope with our stressful society through
an emphasis on self-responsibility and self-promotion. Rather than
a way to promote human development and social justice,
McMindfulness covertly reinforces neoliberalism and capitalism, the
very self-promoting systems that worsen our suffering. In
Mindfulness and Its Discontents, David Forbes provides an integral
framework for a critical, social, moral mindfulness that both
challenges unmindful practices and ideas and provides a way
forward. He analyzes how education curricula across North America
employ mindfulness: to help students learn to succeed in a
neoliberal society by enhancing the ego through emphasizing
individualistic skills and the self-regulation of anger and stress.
Forbes argues that mindfulness educators instead should uncover and
resist the sources of stress and distress that stem from an
inequitable, racist, individualistic, market-based (neoliberal)
society and shows how school mindfulness programs can help bring
about one that is more transformative, compassionate and just.
America's Favorite Holidays explores how five of America's
culturally important holidays - Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter,
Halloween, and Thanksgiving - came to be what they are today,
seasonal and religious celebrations heavily influenced by modern
popular culture. Deftly distilling information from a wide range of
sources, Bruce David Forbes reveals often-surprising answers to
questions about each holiday's traditions. Was Christmas always as
commercialized as it is today? Is Thanksgiving a religious or
secular holiday? When did we begin trick-or-treating on Halloween?
Appealing and insightful, America's Favorite Holidays satisfies our
curiosity about the origins of our holidays and the fascinating
ways in which religion and culture mix.
Written for everyone who loves and is simultaneously driven crazy
by the holiday season, "Christmas: A Candid History "provides an
enlightening, entertaining perspective on how the annual Yuletide
celebration got to be what it is today. In a fascinating, concise
tour through history, the book tells the story of Christmas--from
its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the
holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to
its mind-boggling transformation through modern consumerism. Packed
with intriguing stories, based on research into myriad sources,
full of insights, the book explores the historical origins of
traditions including Santa, the reindeer, gift giving, the
Christmas tree, Christmas songs and movies, and more. The book also
offers some provocative ideas for reclaiming the joy and meaning of
this beloved, yet often frustrating, season amid the pressures of
our fast-paced consumer culture.
DID YOU KNOW
For three centuries Christians did not celebrate Christmas?
Puritans in England and New England made Christmas observances
illegal?
St. Nicholas is an "elf "in the famous poem "The Night Before
Christmas"?
President Franklin Roosevelt changed the dateof Thanksgiving in
order to lengthen the Christmas shopping season?
Coca-Cola helped fashion Santa Claus's look in an advertising
campaign?
The connection between popular culture and religion is an enduring
part of American life. With seventy-five percent new content, the
third edition of this multifaceted and popular collection has been
revised and updated throughout to provide greater religious
diversity in its topics and address critical developments in the
study of religion and popular culture. Ideal for classroom use,
this expanded volume * gives increased attention to the
implications of digital culture and the increasingly interactive
quality of popular culture* provides a framework to help students
understand and appreciate the work in diverse fields, methods, and
perspectives* contains an updated introduction, discussion
questions, and other instructional tools
Grounded in the updated Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Prevention
and Treatment Guidelines of the International Society for Traumatic
Stress Studies (ISTSS), the third edition of this definitive work
has more than 90% new content. Chapters describe PTSD assessment
and intervention practices that have been shown to work and provide
practical, real-world implementation guidance. Foremost authorities
address the complexities of trauma treatment with adults,
adolescents, and children in diverse clinical contexts. The book
delves into common obstacles and ways to overcome them, when to
stop trying a particular approach with a client, and what to do
next. Special topics include transdiagnostic interventions for PTSD
and co-occurring problems, dissemination challenges, and analyzing
the cost-effectiveness of treatments. Prior edition editors: Edna
B. Foa, Terence M. Keane, Matthew J. Friedman, and Judith A. Cohen.
New to This Edition *Fully rewritten to reflect over a decade of
clinical, empirical, and theoretical developments, as well as
changes in DSM-5 and ICD-11. *Increased research-to-practice
focus--helps the clinician apply the recommendations in specific
clinical situations. *New chapters on previously covered
treatments: early interventions, psychopharmacotherapy for adults
and children, and EMDR therapy. *Chapters on additional treatments:
prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, cognitive
therapy, combined psychotherapy and medication, e-mental health,
and complementary and alternative approaches. *Chapters on
cutting-edge topics, including personalized interventions and
advances in implementation science.
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