A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness: Engaging the Mind, Body, and Soul in Biblical Practices and Therapies

by Regina Chow Trammel, John Trent

Equips Christian counselors and therapists to confidently use mindfulness techniques with their clients in a way that is both practical and biblical. Accessing mindfulness is a therapeutic touchstone for a range of emotional issues, from mild distress to the treatment of trauma, but the term mindfulness 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. But 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. In A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness , 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. This book is the ideal resource to equip those in the helping professions to faithfully use mindfulness interventions both professionally and personally and The 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.

Genres: Mental Health, Counselling, Christian

272 pages, Paperback

Published September 14, 2021

Reviews

[K.J. Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here’s my official endorsement:

“In the work of therapy, there is nothing more important than paying attention to the presence of Love. A Counselor’s Guide to Christian Mindfulness offers much-needed resources to remain so anchored in the Presence of the God who loves us that we cannot help but extend that presence to our clients.”

[Elisabeth Klinedinst · Rating 4 out of 5]

We can be mindful of God's gracious presence through prayerful contemplation and a purposeful awareness of how God is working in our lives with Christ as the center of each moment. Silence, stillness, and meditation on God's Word (Lectio Divina) provides peaceful reflection and disciplines the mind to align with the truth of scripture. By taking every thought captive to God, we ask the Holy Spirit to reveal our inner thoughts in light of God's truth. For example: breathe, observe your environment, name your values according to the Will of God, and rehearse your responses. This provides clarity to the mind, body, and soul. Our listening ears are refreshed as He calls us toward our salvation in Him.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book came at just the right time as I felt the need to level up on the spiritual care I'm providing in my ministry. I love everything about this guide. I've worked through all the exercises personally to make sure I was comfortable for them and to see how they felt, and they are keepers.

[Em (Makenna) · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first section of this book was helpful to me

[Faithfullone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was insightful.

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though mindfulness practice is an awareness and attentional space in our minds, bodies, and souls, the fruit of mindfulness practice should bear out in service and cultivation of others. P128