The mindfulness prescription for adult ADHD : an eight-step program for strengthening attention, managing emotions, and achieving your goals / Lidia Zylowska ; foreword by Daniel J. Siegel
MINDFULNESS -- You Can Train Your Mind -- 1.A Different Way of Paying Attention -- 2. Mindfulness and Self-Regulation in ADHD -- 3. Getting Ready for the Eight-Step Program -- pt. 2 MINDFULNESS FOR ADHD -- The Eight-Step Program -- Introduction -- Step 1 Become More Present -- Attention and the Five Senses -- Step 2 Focus the Wandering Mind -- Mindful Breathing -- Step 3 Direct and Anchor Your Awareness -- Mindfulness of Sound, Breath, and Body -- Step 4 Listen to Your Body -- Mindfulness of Body Sensations and Movement -- Step 5 Observe Your Mind -- Mindfulness of Thoughts -- Step 6 Manage Your Emotions -- Mindfulness of Feelings -- Step 7 Communicate Skillfully -- Mindful Listening and Speaking -- Step 8 Slow Down to Be More Effective -- Mindful Decisions and Actions -- 4. Putting It All Together -- Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life with ADHD
Summary
"A superb book, an important book, a book that breaks new ground. Anyone who is interested in the treatment of ADHD in adults "must" own this. Rigorous in its research, accessible in its style, convincing in its argument, and novel in its premise, this book keeps its promise of offering a reliable mindfulness prescription. I hugely recommend this book!"--Edward Hallowell, MD, author of "Driven to Distraction "
Notes
"Includes an audio program of guided exercises"--Cover
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-220) and index
