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Endorsements:
"As the authors point out mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to effectively decrease stress, depression, anxiety, and pain and most importantly, to promote a state of general well-being. It is well known that Caregivers such as clinicians in any field or individuals caring for loved ones at home are much in need of these interventions. Now, in this excellent manual, evidence-based procedures for teaching mindfulness to this population are described in a direct and easy to use manner by internationally known clinicians with decades of experience. This manual will be invaluable in hospitals, nursing and retirement homes, or any place where loving care is administered." --
David H. Barlow Ph.D, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry Emeritus, Founder, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD), Boston University

"Depleted caregivers are guided, by the program described in this book, in flexibly replenishing mind, body, and spirit. With the mindfulness-based practices developed through this training, those navigating the care-giving journey are guided in sustaining their own health while compassionately serving others. Audio practices and transcripts accompany the book to support the transformation of stress into health of mind, body, and spirit. Caregivers learn to emotionally process challenging experiences while attuning to the joys amidst both the sorrows and fears of care-giving." --Chris Molnar, Ph.D., President of Mindful Exposure Therapy for Anxiety (META) & Psychological Wellness Center, Inc., Past President and Continuing Education Chair of the Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association (PBTA)

"Caregivers—whether clinicians, teachers, parents, or loved ones— are at the heart of a healthy, resilient and sustainable society. And yet, those who care for others so often do so at great personal cost and without the support of their invaluable service. This book is timely and essential if we’re to affect the paradigm shift we need if we’re collectively to weather a perfect storm of health, demographic, technological, environmental and political challenges. It rightly places the inner life and well-being of caregivers at the centre of that storm, offering practical, evidence-based, and deeply humane approaches toward sustainable caregiving.

Mindful Self-Care for Clinicians and Caregivers draws on the best of contemporary psychological science and contemplative practice. What sets it apart is not only the solid theoretical and empirical foundation—it’s the care with which the authors have crafted every aspect of the guide. They have anticipated the needs of facilitators and participants alike, creating a structured but flexible curriculum that honours the complexity of caregiving in all its forms.

This guide understands not only the challenges of caregivers, but the wider systemic issues that are essential if we’re to support them with integrity, clarity, compassion, and courage. It is both a resource and a quiet revolution in how we understand and support caregiving." --Willem Kuyken, PhD, Ritblat Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science, University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry

Clinicians in mental health and counselling including psychologist, psychiatrist, social workers, counselors, supervisors, and physicians