Katherine Thompson

Christ-Centred Mindfulness (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The practice of 'mindfulness' has moved from its roots in psychological therapy into the mainstream of today's popular culture, where it is marketed as a path to health and wellbeing. A mental exercise that takes a few minutes a day seems like an easy fix to life's problems, the perfect antidote to the frantic pace of our lives.But does mindfulness work, and if so, how? Is it backed by scientific evidence? And given its links to Buddhist thought, can therapeutic mindfulness be practised in ways that are consistent with a Christian worldview?In Christ-Centred Mindfulness, academic and experienced mental health worker Katherine Thompson addresses these questions and highlights mindfulness-related practices that have been used within the church for hundreds of years - practices that help us slow down, connect to what is happening inside ourselves and make space to listen for God's guidance in everyday life. Dr Thompson draws on this rich tradition to present Christian mindfulness exercises that can be used to enrich our prayer lives, help us to draw near to God and grow in Christlikeness.Whether you're a Christian who is curious about mindfulness practice and its benefits, or you work in a counselling profession and are trying to sort through your own approach to mindfulness-based therapies, this book is for you.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Acorn Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juli 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780994616685
• Artikelnr.: 53412991

Autorenporträt

Dr Katherine Thompson BA, BAppSci (Hons), BTh, BSW, PhD, is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Member of the Australian College of Social Workers. She works in the area of mental health as a therapist, lecturer, author and researcher.Katherine is passionate about supporting young people with mental health challenges to live their best lives, and seeks to encourage people in ministry to thrive in their role. She currently divides her time between her work as a mental health social worker and therapist in private practice, and as a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Melbourne School of Theology and Eastern College Australia.She has published in the areas of youth mental health, Christ-centred mindfulness, and cross-cultural mission. In 2019, her book 'Christ-Centred Mindfulness: Connection to Self' and God was announced the co-winner of the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Research Center Book Award.Katherine has her own private practice with a focus on young people aged 12-25 years, as well as ministry and mission staff. She is most content when outside in nature connecting to God in quietness through his creation.