Peaceful Mind: Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Psychology to Overcome Depression

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Summary: clear and practical
Review: Above all, this book is clear and practical; it provides very specific techniques to help alleviate depression. I especially like the suggestions for uncovering and clarifying our most deep-seated beliefs (core beliefs)---the beliefs which are an integral part of depression. I also think the emphasis on the need to enter into the physical reality of our experience, via mindfulness techniques, is a welcome addition to the psychological approach of cognitive therapy. By giving equal emphasis to the mindfulness and cognitive therapy approaches, the authors offer powerful tools for living more awake and free.

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Summary: Disappointing
Review: Having read Zindel et al. MBCT for Depression, I was interested in reading a version for clients and laypeople. Unfortunately, this book is very superficial compared to the theory outlined in Zindel. Not helpful for me.

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Summary: A Book to Improve Your Life
Review: I am the webowner of Mental Health Today. Primarily for those who are depressed but anyone can benefit by it. The author discusses cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness to assist the consumer in feeling better and achieving a "peaceful mind." I am familiar witht these two modes of therapy and they are both excellent. The author does an excellent job assisting one in understanding these disorders, how they can be helpful and how to use these skills. I recommend this book to anyone to improve the quality of their life.

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Summary: Useful, supportive, practicle book
Review: I have been meditating for a number of years but had never conceptualized my practice in the context of my moods. I am finding Peaceful Mind's simple and direct writing useful in helping me understand how I can integrate mindfulness with understanding my inner patterns. I also am an art therapist and will recommend this book to my clients, many of whom suffer with depression. The authors have provided us with a down-to-earth tool that is accessible and easy to use.

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Summary: A real find!
Review: Peaceful Mind is a wonderful new sourcebook for people struggling with depression. McQuaid and Carmona present mindfulness techniques with cognitive behavioral strategies in a coherent, easy-to-use guide. Their approach is as valuable in the acute phase of depression as in the recovery period. I will recommend this book to my depressed clients.

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Summary: Finally, a useful guide
Review: Unlike so many other books of this type, this one resonates with the voice of experience and the sharing of fruitful inquiry. Not smarmy, not New Age, these authors have obviously spent decades researching and testing treatments for debilitating psychological problems; they have transformed their life work into a book which reflects this. It is a relief to read a book on this topic which does not require the suspension of disbelief or any exhausting exercises to achieve the goal of greater peace of mind.

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Summary: Excellent advice
Review: Very helpful advice. One of my relatives suffers from depression and this book has helped changer her life. I can't recommend it enough for anyone who suffers.

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Summary: Excellent advice
Review: Very helpful advice. One of my relatives suffers from depression and this book has helped changer her life. I can't recommend it enough for anyone who suffers.