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.
Support, Advocacy & Information
Mindfulness
- Buddhist Information and Education Network
- Dharma Seed
- Insight Meditation South Bay—Mountain View, CA
- Insight Meditation Center—Redwood City, CA
- Insight Meditation Centers—World Wide
- Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy
- Mind and Life Institute
- Mindfulness Regional Listings and Articles
- Mindsight Institute
- Self-Compassion
- Spirit Rock Meditation Center—Woodacre, CA
- The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education
- The Mindfulness Institute
- University of California at San Diego Center for Mindfulness
- University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness
Infertility/Adoption
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RESOLVE—National
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American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
(205) 978-5000
- American Infertility Association (AIA)
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The Donor Conception Network
Series of books on disclosure available for free download.
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American Fertility Association
(888) 917-3777 Support Line
- Adoption Families Magazine
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fertility Physicians
(408) 356-5000
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The Cord Blood Center
(888) 780-2885
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The Wholesome Lotus Fertility