Alan P. Mcallister

The Attentive Mind Workbook: Self-healing Through Meditation Alan P. Mcallister

A step-by-step guide to developing a meditation practice directed at self-healing, personal growth, and the creation of positive emotions Meditation is a means of cultivating attention that has been rediscovered by modern psychological science as a tool for self-discovery and self-healing. Its techniques and insights are increasingly employed in therapy for individuals with many forms of mental suffering, from stress to serious mental disorders. This workbook is designed as a self-help guide based on one of the most thoroughly studied meditation traditions, variously known as insight meditation, mindfulness meditation, and Vipassana. The goals of this workbook are to: ? Understand the scientific rationale for each meditation technique ? Experience for yourself the value of each technique guided by detailed instructions ? Develop greater skills in attending to the present moment and generating positive emotions ? Establish a meditation practice that can lead to liberation from mental suffering and the creation of happiness