This master-class-in-a-book is designed to guide teachers of mindfulness-based interventions
(MBI) in continuing to develop more competence while raising global standards of practice and
pedagogy. Starting with the central yet elusive concept of stewardship it then expands upon
the core components of MBI pedagogy. A series of reflective essays by MBI teachers from around
the world foregrounds differences and challenges in meeting participants where they are. Such
reflections are both inspiring and thought-provoking for teachers -wherever they are. The book
also provides practical guidance and tools for adjusting teaching style and content for special
populations from chronic pain patients to trauma survivors from health care professionals to
clergy and including many others. Detailed scripts and practices ready to adopt and adapt
offer opportunities to explore new directions in the classroom and to continue the life-long
development of the teacher.Included in the coverage: Deepening teachers' skills of guidance of
meditation practices Insights into the essential practice of inquiry and dialogue with
participants New practices that allow participants to explore mindfulness together in a spoken
encounter How to keep up with review and make clear to participants the range of scientific
evidence supporting the MBIs The breadth of practical insights and hands-on strategies makes
Resources for Teaching Mindfulness a unique developmental asset for a wide range of
practitioners around the world. Among those who will benefit are physicians and other medical
practitioners health and clinical psychologists marriage and family therapists nurses
clinical social workers physical and occupational therapists health educators and
organizational development specialists.
