{"product_id":"a-counselors-guide-to-christian-mindfulness-engaging-the-mind-body-and-soul-in-biblical-practices-and-therapies-9780310114734","title":"A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness: Engaging the Mind, Body, and Soul in Biblical Practices and Therapies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquips Christian counselors and therapists to confidently use mindfulness techniques with their clients in a way that is both practical and biblical. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessing mindfulness is a therapeutic touchstone for a range of emotional issues, from mild distress to the treatment of trauma, but the term \u003cem\u003emindfulness\u003c\/em\u003e has often left Christians wary. Stripped of Christlike spirituality, it sounds self-focused at best, and at worst like a fusion with modern pop-religions of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the quality of mindfulness--of being fully present, aware of ourselves and our situation so that we can better respond to the chaos around us--is a profoundly biblical concept. And it can be used effectively by Christian counselors and healing practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness\u003c\/em\u003e, Regina Chow Trammel (a clinical social worker) and John Trent (a marriage and family therapist) team up to offer training in mindfulness skills used in evidence-based practices, such as dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. These therapies have been shown to be highly effective in the treatment of many mental health issues, blending elements of neuroscience, social science, and religious training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the ideal resource to equip those in the helping professions to faithfully use mindfulness interventions both professionally and personally and includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA historical and theoretical overview of Christian mindfulness and how it contrasts with other mindfulness-based practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical guide for how to use mindfulness skills in counseling and therapeutic practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA section addressing specific challenges or situations that your clients face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDialogue scripts and contemplation exercises to adapt for your own work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practice of Christian mindfulness can be effective in helping clients manage their intrusive and stressful thoughts, emotions, relationships, and challenges. This book fills a gap for Christian counselors and therapists who are eager for a resource that teaches mindfulness skills from a Christian and biblical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrammel, Regina Chow:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eRegina Chow Trammel, PhD, LCSW, is an assistant professor of social work at Azusa Pacific University and holds a PhD in social work from Baylor University. She was employed as a psychotherapist in the Chicago area and is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise on treating depression, anxiety, and sexual abuse trauma. Dr. Regina Trammel has academic research publications on mindfulness and is a speaker on mindfulness for counselors and parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrent, John:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJohn Trent, PhD, a noted speaker and author, is president of StrongFamilies.com. He and Gary Smalley have won Gold Medallion writing awards for their books \u003cem\u003eThe Blessing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Two Sides of Love\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Trent has also written several children's books, including \u003cem\u003eI'd Choose You!\u003c\/em\u003e based on \u003cem\u003eThe Blessing\u003c\/em\u003e and the Gold Medallion award-winning book on children's personalities, \u003cem\u003eThe Treasure Tree\u003c\/em\u003e. Learn more about creating the Blessing culture and lifestyle at TheBlessing.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50877861396754,"sku":"9780310114734","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b7a4edf7-a8c0-4e07-a6a0-c0d25092b0d2.jpg?v=1738831131","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-counselors-guide-to-christian-mindfulness-engaging-the-mind-body-and-soul-in-biblical-practices-and-therapies-9780310114734","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}