ABSTRACT

Mindfulness in Positive Psychology brings together the latest thinking in these two important disciplines. Positive psychology, the science of wellbeing and strengths, is the fastest growing branch of psychology, offering an optimal home for the research and application of mindfulness. As we contemplate mindfulness in the context of positive psychology, meaningful insights are being revealed in relation to our mental and physical health.

The book features chapters from leading figures from mindfulness and positive psychology, offering an exciting combination of topics. Mindfulness is explored in relation to flow, meaning, parenthood, performance, sports, obesity, depression, pregnancy, spirituality, happiness, mortality, and many other ground-breaking topics. This is an invitation to rethink about mindfulness in ways that truly expands our understanding of wellbeing.

Mindfulness in Positive Psychology will appeal to a readership of students and practitioners, as well as those interested in mindfulness, positive psychology, or other relevant areas such as education, healthcare, clinical psychology, counselling psychology, occupational psychology, and coaching. The book explores cutting edge theories, research, and practical exercises, which will be relevant to all people interested in this area, and particularly those who wish to enhance their wellbeing via mindfulness.

chapter |12 pages

Mindfulness in Positive Psychology

An introduction

part I|82 pages

Positive psychology interventions

part II|78 pages

Positive theory and mechanisms of mindfulness

chapter 6|11 pages

Mindfulness

The essence of well-being and happiness

chapter 8|15 pages

Mortality and Mindfulness

How intense encounters with death can generate spontaneous mindfulness

chapter 9|15 pages

Flowing with Mindfulness

Investigating the relationship between flow and mindfulness

chapter 10|17 pages

Additional Mechanisms of Mindfulness

How does mindfulness increase wellbeing?

part III|70 pages

Mindfulness for health practitioners and carers

part IV|50 pages

Mindfulness in spirituality

chapter 16|15 pages

Nourishment from the Roots

Engaging with the Buddhist foundations of mindfulness

chapter 17|13 pages

Mindfulness and Wellbeing

Towards a unified operational approach

part V|48 pages

Mindful therapy

chapter 19|13 pages

Beyond Mindfulness

The power of self-compassion, purpose, play, and confidence in the clinical treatment of the depressed client

chapter 20|20 pages

Mindfulness Yoga in Pregnancy

A promising positive treatment augmentation for women experiencing depression or anxiety