Assessing Mindfulness and Acceptance Processes in Clients: Illuminating the Theory and Practice of Change

by Ruth Baer (Editor)

How does mindfulness work? Thousands of therapists utilize mindfulness-based treatments and have witnessed firsthand the effectiveness of these approaches on clients suffering from anxiety, depression, and other common mental health issues. But for many clinicians, the psychological processes and brain functions that explain these changes remain a mystery, and effective methodologies for measuring each client's progress are elusive.

In Assessing Mindfulness and Acceptance Processes in Clients, Ruth Baer presents a collection of articles by some of the most respected mindfulness researchers and therapists practicing today. Each contribution assesses the variables that represent potential processes of change, such as mindfulness, acceptance, self-compassion, spirituality, and focus on values, and determines the importance of each of these processes to enhanced psychological functioning and quality of life. Clinicians learn to accurately measure each process in individual clients, an invaluable skill for any practicing therapist. A seminal contribution to the existing professional literature on mindfulness-based treatments, this book is also an essential resource for any mental health professional seeking to illuminate the processes at work behind any mindfulness and acceptance-based therapy.The Mindfulness and Acceptance Practica SeriesAs mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies gain momentum in the field of mental health, it is increasingly important for professionals to understand the full range of their applications. To keep up with the growing demand for authoritative resources on these treatments, The Mindfulness and Acceptance Practica Series was created. These edited books cover a range of evidence-based treatments, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) therapy. Incorporating new research in the field of psychology, these books are powerful tools for mental health clinicians, researchers, advanced students, and anyone interested in the growth of mindfulness and acceptance strategies.

Genres: Nonfiction

362 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2010

About the author

Hello! I'm the author of a new book about mindfulness and how it will help you find true happiness and well-being. The book is based on my experience as a researcher, teacher, clinical psychologist, supervisor, and practitioner of mindfulness and mindful yoga. It's called:

The Practicing Happiness Workbook: How Mindfulness Can Free You from the Four Psychological Traps that Keep You Stressed, Anxious, and Depressed (published in the US by New Harbinger Publications).

I'm a Psychology Professor at the University of Kentucky. I do research on mindfulness and publish articles and books for academics and professionals. I also teach and supervise mindfulness-based treatments and give talks and workshops.

Mindfulness is so beneficial for so many people that I wanted to share what I've learned in a book for the general public. Practicing Happiness was written for anyone who would like to reduce their levels of stress, anxiety, and depression and find more meaning, satisfaction, and happiness in life. It explains how practicing mindfulnes can help you reach these goals. The book is written in clear language, with no jargon, and is full of worksheets, exercises, and personal stories of people who've benefitted from practicing mindfulness. I hope you find it useful!

The book is also published by Constable and Robinson, in the United Kingdom, with a slightly different title:

Practising Happiness: How Mindfulness Can Free You from Psychological Traps and Help You Build the Life You Want.