Mindfulness involves learning to be more aware of life as it unfolds moment by moment, even if these moments bring us difficulty, pain or suffering. This is a challenge we will all face at some time in our lives, and which health professionals face every day in their work. The Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living programme presents a new way of learning how to face the pressures of modern living by providing an antidote which teaches us how to cultivate kindness and compassion - starting with being kind to ourselves. Compassion involves both sensitivity to our own and others' suffering and the courage to deal with it. Integrating the work of experts in the field such as Paul Gilbert, Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer and Tara Brach, Erik van den Brink and Frits Koster have established an eight stage step-by-step compassion training programme, supported by practical exercises and free audio downloads, which builds on basic mindfulness skills. Grounded in ancient wisdom and modern science, they demonstrate how being compassionate shapes our minds and brains, and benefits our health and relationships. The programme will be helpful to many, including people with various types of chronic or recurring mental health problems, and can be an effective means of coping better with low self-esteem, self-reproach or shame, enabling participants to experience more warmth, safeness, acceptance and connection with themselves and others. Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living will be an invaluable manual for mindfulness teachers, therapists and counsellors wishing to bring the 'care' back into healthcare, both for their clients and themselves. It can also be used as a self-help guide for personal practice.

Mindfulness involves learning to be more aware of life as it unfolds moment by moment, even if these moments bring us difficulty, pain or suffering. This is a challenge we will all face at some time in our lives, and which health professionals face every day in their work. The Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living programme presents a new way of learning how to face the pressures of modern living by providing an antidote which teaches us how to cultivate kindness and compassion - starting with being kind to ourselves. Compassion involves both sensitivity to our own and others' suffering and the courage to deal with it. Integrating the work of experts in the field such as Paul Gilbert, Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer and Tara Brach, Erik van den Brink and Frits Koster have established an eight stage step-by-step compassion training programme, supported by practical exercises and free audio downloads, which builds on basic mindfulness skills. Grounded in ancient wisdom and modern science, they demonstrate how being compassionate shapes our minds and brains, and benefits our health and relationships. The programme will be helpful to many, including people with various types of chronic or recurring mental health problems, and can be an effective means of coping better with low self-esteem, self-reproach or shame, enabling participants to experience more warmth, safeness, acceptance and connection with themselves and others. Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living will be an invaluable manual for mindfulness teachers, therapists and counsellors wishing to bring the 'care' back into healthcare, both for their clients and themselves. It can also be used as a self-help guide for personal practice.

A Practical Guide to Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living: Living with Heart is a step-by-step guide for those who wish to deepen their mindfulness skills with compassion for a healthier, happier life and more fulfilling relationships. It offers a clear structure as well as ample freedom to adjust to individual needs, starting with learning to be kind to yourself and then expanding this to learn how to be kind to others. This guide consists of eight chapters that follow the eight sessions of the mindfulness-based compassionate living training programme. To enhance the learning experience, this book features accessible transcripts and downloadable audio exercises, as well as worksheets to explore experiences during exercises. It also includes suggestions for deepening practice at the end of each session. A Practical Guide to Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living explores the science of compassion in an easy-to-understand and comprehensive manner, one which will appeal to both trained professionals and clients, or anyone wishing to deepen their mindfulness practice with 'heartfulness'.

A Practical Guide to Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living: Living with Heart is a step-by-step guide for those who wish to deepen their mindfulness skills with compassion for a healthier, happier life and more fulfilling relationships. It offers a clear structure as well as ample freedom to adjust to individual needs, starting with learning to be kind to yourself and then expanding this to learn how to be kind to others. This guide consists of eight chapters that follow the eight sessions of the mindfulness-based compassionate living training programme. To enhance the learning experience, this book features accessible transcripts and downloadable audio exercises, as well as worksheets to explore experiences during exercises. It also includes suggestions for deepening practice at the end of each session. A Practical Guide to Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living explores the science of compassion in an easy-to-understand and comprehensive manner, one which will appeal to both trained professionals and clients, or anyone wishing to deepen their mindfulness practice with 'heartfulness'.

Neueste Forschungen belegen, dass Mitgefühl – vor allem mit uns selbst – einer der Schlüsselfaktoren für geistige Gesundheit und emotionales Wohlbefinden ist. Mitgefühl üben – das große Praxisbuch Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) ist eine ausgezeichnete Landkarte, die Sie auf Ihrer Entdeckungsreise zu mehr Achtsamkeit und (Selbst-)Mitgefühl begleiten kann.  Das Buch bietet klar strukturiert und übersichtlich alle Inhalte, Erklärungen, Übungen und Praxis-Materialien eines MBCL 8-Wochenkurses (inklusive zahlreicher angeleiteter Meditationen und Arbeitsblättern als Download-Material). Es kann kursbegleitend oder auch losgelöst von einem MBCL-Gruppenkurs für das eigenständige Üben zu Hause genutzt werden. Sowohl Lernende als auch MBCL-Lehrende können mit diesem Buch praktisch arbeiten. Die beiden Niederländer Erik van den Brink und Frits Koster haben vor etwa zehn Jahren das Trainingsprogramm „Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living“ (MBCL) zur systematischen Kultivierung von Achtsamkeit und (Selbst-)Mitgefühl entwickelt. MBCL ist als vertiefendes Training für Menschen gedacht, die bereits ein Achtsamkeitstraining (MBSR, MBCT oder ein ähnliches Programm) absolviert oder eine andere systematische Achtsamkeitspraxis erlernt haben.  Der Inhalt Vertiefen Sie durch Mitgefühl Ihre Praxis der Achtsamkeit. Begegnen Sie den wissenschaftlichen Hintergrund von MBCL in einer Weise, die leicht zugänglich und vielschichtig ist.  Erlernen Sie klügere und mitfühlendere Wege, um mit dem unvermeidlichen Stress im Leben umzugehen. Entwickeln Sie eine gesündere Balance zwischen Selbstfürsorge und Fürsorge für andere. „Ich habe das Gefühl, jedes Mal, wenn ich in das Buch eintauche, eine Schatzkiste zu öffnen.“ (aus dem Vorwort von Dr. Linda Lehrhaupt, Leiterin Institut für Achtsamkeit, Deutschland). „Dieses Buch führt uns durch die Landschaft unseres alltäglichen Lebens und eröffnet neue Perspektiven. Es lädt uns ein zu lesen, dann zu reflektieren und dann zu üben.“ (aus dem Vorwort von Mark Williams, Emeritierter Professor der klinischen Psychologie der Universität von Oxford, UK).