Calming Your Anxious Mind by Brantley, Jeffrey -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction to the Revised Edition

When Worlds Meet & Merge Who This Book Is Written For The Invitation, Challenge & Opportunity of Mindfulness Kindness & Compassion Self-Help Is Not a Substitute for Treatment Mindfulness: A Way of Living, Not a Technique Experiential Learning The Goals of This Book How to Use This Book See for Yourself

A Mindful Approach to Fear & Anxiety

Understanding Fear, Panic & Anxiety Normal or Excessive Anxiety? Causes of Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders Treating Anxiety Disorders Keep in Mind

Paying Attention on Purpose

Does Practicing Mindfulness Really Help? Mindfulness & Medical Research What’s New Keep in Mind

The Body & Its Fear System

Fight or Flight How the Fear System Operates The Intelligent Body Anxiety & Chronic Stress The Relaxation Response Keep in Mind

Anxiety & the Power of the Mind

The Power of Thought The Impact of Thoughts & Emotions on Health How Mindfulness Can Help Keep in Mind

Mindfulness & Meditation

The Value of Mindfulness Mindfulness Is to Be Experienced What Is Mindfulness? A Closer Look at Mindfulness What Is Meditation? What Meditation Is Not Keep in Mind

Your Attitude Is Important

The Key Factors Within What Approach Will You Take? Embarking on an Experiential Journey The Seven Essential Attitudes Keep in Mind

Building Your Practice Foundation

Formal & Informal Meditation Practice Supporting Your Formal Practice of Meditation Counseling or Other Professional Support Meditation & Prescribed Medications Readings, Tapes & Other Meditation Guides Deepening Through Intensive Practice & Retreats Possible Hindrances to Meditation Keep in Mind

Mindfulness in Everyday Life

The Joy of Being Present Mindful Eating Mindfulness & the Relaxation Response Invitations to Practice Mindfulness in Daily Life Keep in Mind

Establishing Mindfulness, Breath by Breath

Using Mindful Breathing to Relate to Fear: The Balloon Story Responding Wisely to Fear & Anxiety Discovering Calm & Ease by Paying Attention Awareness of Breathing Keep in Mind

Mindfulness of the Body

Increasing Your Awareness of Your Body Keep in Mind

Bringing Full Attention to Life

Hijacked by Desire & Ill Will Staying Present with What Is Unpleasant Letting Go of Your Agenda Embracing the Entire Range of Experience Keep in Mind

Befriending Your Anxious Mind

Cultivating Kindness Cultivating Compassion The Power of Kindness & Compassion Are You Practicing Meanness? Opening to the Pain in & Around You Meditation Practice: Loving-kindness Keep in Mind

Making Room for the Upset

Your Inner Life—& You—Are Worthy of Attention The Time is Now. The Place is Here. This Is the Way It Is. Ending the War on Anxiety, Fear & Panic Meditation Practice: Noticing Space Meditation Practice: The “Yes” Practice Keep in Mind

Common Concerns about These Meditation Practices

Common Concerns about Meditation Practice Questions About Specific Meditation Practices More Questions

Feeling Safe, Resting in Silence

How You Listen Is Important Feeling Safe Meditation Practice: Loving-kindness for Yourself Resting in Silence Keep in Mind

Applying Mindfulness to Fear & Anxiety

Developing a Skillful Approach to Fear & Anxiety Working Mindfully with Fear Working Mindfully with Anxiety & Worry Learning from Anxiety & Worry Choosing the Foundation for Your Practice Applying Mindfulness to Panic Attacks & Intense Fear Keep in Mind

Taking a Larger View

Recovering the Sense of Connection to Life Come Here, Fear

Resources

Books on Meditation & Mindfulness Meditation Recordings Books on Yoga Yoga Videos & DVDs Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Programs

References