Resources

Mindfulness Suggested Reading

Biegel, G. 2009. The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help you Deal with Stress. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Boorstein, S. 1996. Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There: A Mindfulness Retreat. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Brach, T. 2012. True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart. New York: Random House.

Catherine, S. 2008. Focused and Fearless: A Meditator’s Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications.

Chödrön, P. 2000. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times. Boston: Shambhala.

Flowers, S. 2009. The Mindful Path Through Shyness: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help Free You From Social Anxiety, Fear, and Avoidance. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Flowers, S. & Stahl, B. 2011. Living With Your Heart Wide Open: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You From Unworthiness, Inadequacy, and Shame. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Fronsdal, G. 2001. The Issue at Hand: Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice. Redwood City, CA: Insight Meditation Center.

Germer, C. 2009. The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions. New York: Guilford Press.

Germer, C., Siegel, R. and Fulton, P. 2005. Mindfulness and Psychotherapy. New York: Guilford Press.

Goldstein, J. 1993. Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom. Boston: Shambhala.

Goldstein, J. & Kornfield, J. 2001. Seeking the Heart of Wisdom. Boston: Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Hanson, R. 2009. Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Hayes, S. 2008. Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life. With S. Smith. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Kabat-Zinn, J. 1990. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. New York: Dell.

Kabat-Zinn, J. 2005. Coming to our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World through Mindfulness. New York: Hyperion.

Katie, B. 2002. Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life. With S. Mitchell. New York: Harmony Books.

Kornfield, J. 1993. A Path with Heart: A Guide through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life. New York: Bantam Books.

Kornfield, J. 2008. The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology. New York: Bantam Books.

Lao-tzu. 1988. Tao Te Ching. Translated by S. Mitchell. New York: Harper Collins.

Makransky, J. 2007. Awakening through Love: Unveiling your Deepest Goodness. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Moffitt, P. 2012. Dancing with Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering. New York: Rodale.

Neff, K. 2011. Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind. New York: Harper Collins.

Nhat Hanh, T. 1976. The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation. Boston: Beacon Press.

Nhat Hanh, T. 1987. Being Peace. Berkeley: Parallax Press.

Nhat Hanh, T. 1992. Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life. New York: Bantam Books.

Rahula, B. 2008. The Buddha’s Teachings on Prosperity: At Home, at Work, and in the World. Boston: Wisdom Publications.

Roshi, S. 1986. Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. New York: Weatherhill.

Salzberg, S. 2002. Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness. Boston: Shambhala.

Santorelli, S. 2000. Heal Thy Self: Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine. New York: Bell Tower.

Segal, Z., Williams, J, & Teasdale, J. 2002. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: A New Approach to Preventing Relapse. New York & London: Guilford Press.

Siegel, D. 2007. The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being. New York: W. W. Norton.

Siegel, D. 2010. Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation. New York: Bantam Books.

Stahl, B., & E. Goldstein. 2010. A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Stahl, B. & Millstein, W. 2013. Calming the Rush of Panic: A Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Guide to Freeing Yourself from Panic Attacks and Living a Vital Life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Suzuki, S. 1986. Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. New York: Weatherhill.

Walser, R. & Westrup, D. 2009. The Mindful Couple: How Acceptance and Mindfulness Can Lead You to the Love You Want. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Infertility and Mind-Body Suggested Reading

Aronson, D. and staff of RESOLVE. 1999. Resolving Infertility: Understanding the Options and Choosing Solutions When You Want to Have a Baby. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Barbieri, R., Loughlin, K.,& Domar, A. 2001. Six Steps to Increased Fertility: An Integrated Medical and Mind/Body Program to Promote Conception. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Benson, H., & Klipper, M. 2000. The Relaxation Response. New York: Avon.

Borysenko, J. 1987. Minding the Body, Mending the Mind. Reading, MA: AddisonWesley.

Charlesworth, L. 2004. The Couple’s Guide to InVitro Fertilization: Everything you Need to Know to Maximize your Chances of Success. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Lifelong Books.

Chavarro, J., Willett, W., & Skerrett, P. 2008. The Fertility Diet. New York: McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.

Cooper, S & Glazer, E. 1994. Beyond Infertility–The New Paths to Parenthood. New York: Lexington Books.

Daniels, K. 2004. Building a Family with the Assistance of Donor Insemination. New Zealand: Dunmore Press.

Domar, A. & Kelly, A.L. 2002. Conquering Infertility. New York: Penguin Books.

Domar, A. & Dreher, H. 1996. Healing Mind, Healthy Woman: Using the Mind-Body Connection to Manage Stress and Take Control of Your Life. New York: Dell Publishing.

Ehrensaft, D. 2005. Mommies, Daddies, Donor, Surrogates: Answering Tough Questions and Building Strong Families. New York: Guilford Press.

McQuaid, M. 2006. A Spiritual Path to Overcoming Infertility: Creating Your Miracle Family. Lakeport: Reverence Press.

Sapolsky, R. 1998. Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: An Updated Guide to Stress, Stress Related Diseases, and Coping. New York: Freeman.

Silber, S. 1981. How To Get Pregnant. New York: Warner Books.

Sparrowe, L. & Walden, P. 2002. The Woman’s Book of Yoga and Health. Boston & London: Shambhala Publishers.

Weil, A. 2006. Eight Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of your Body’s Natural Healing Power. New York. Houghton Mifflin Company.

Zucker, D. 2016. The Vitality Map: A Guide to Deep Health, Joyful Self-Care, and Resilient Well-Being. LomaSerena Press.

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