What’s On Our Bookshelf: Research-Backed Reads on Mindfulness
Hello,
How are you?
At CMP, we have always been an organization that takes delight in, and feels a strong sense of responsibility for, continual learning. Built into each of our days is time to gather new knowledge and skills that will help us share mindfulness in the most impactful way possible.
Recently, as I looked at the mindfulness books on my bookshelf, I was struck by how many of them were the product of scientific research carried out in labs at universities. Thanks to research - especially the research done in the last 20 years - we have a far greater understanding of how our brains and nervous systems function. And this knowledge is power. We can use it to live healthier, happier lives.
At CMP we use what we learn from the books written about this research to design our mindfulness programs, and we feel a deep sense of gratitude for the rigorous work that went into it.
Here are just some of the research-based books that are on my bookshelf.
Most, if not all of them are available through your local library, or at
Bookshop.org (a portion of the proceeds go to the local bookstore of your choice)
Libro.fm (for audio books with a portion of the proceeds go to the local bookstore of your choice)
Thriftbooks.org (pre-owned books)
I’d love to hear of others that you have found helpful! And if you read or have read any of the books below I’d love to know what you thought!
Altered Traits, Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson
A Clinician’s Guide to Teaching Mindfulness, Christian Wolf, MD, PhD, J. Greg Serpa, PhD
The Mindful School Leader, Valerie Brown, Kirsten Olson
The Happiness Track, Emma Seppälä, PhD
Mindfulness and Deeper Mindfulness Mark Williams and Danny Penman
Search Inside Yourself, Chade-Meng Tan
Full Catastrophe Living, Jon Kabat-Zinn
Fully Present, Susan Smalley, PhD, and Diana Winston
Let Your Light Shine, Ali Smith, Atman Smith and Andres Gonzalez
Stress Resets, Jennifer Waits, PsyD, ABPP
Mindfulness for Teachers, Patricia Jennings, Med, PhD
The Attention Revolution, Allan Wallace, PhD
Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery, Linda Carlson, PH.D., R.Psych et al
Resilient, Rick Hanson, PhD
Good Morning I Love You, Shauna Shapiro, PhD
Peak Mind, Amishi Jha, PhD
Breath, James Nestor
The Mindful Athlete and Unlocked, George Mumford
Calm Clarity, Due Quach
May we all keep learning together and sharing our knowledge with one another for the betterment of all,
Erika