Resources

Mind-Body Medicine Overview (Communitas Group 1)

WEBSITES

-Dr. Jim Gordon, Center for Mind-Body Medicine:  https://cmbm.org/self-care/

VIDEO

-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD_71eoxPFM (5:32)

AUDIO

-Soft Belly Breathing recording:

 (Cliff Smyth)

BOOKS

-Gordon, J. S. (1996). Manifesto for a new medicine: Your guide to healing partnerships and wise use of alternative therapies. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.

-Goleman, D. & Gurin, J. (1993). Mind body medicine: How to use your mind for better health. Yonkers, NY: Consumer Reports Books.

-Phillips, […]

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Autogenics (Communitas Group 2)

SCRIPTS

Raymond Lloyd Richmond:  http://www.guidetopsychology.com/autogen.htm#1

VIDEO

Yasmine Buraik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lzi4T6mu0U (audio recording: 14:00)

AUDIO

Cliff Smyth: General autogenics process: TB uploaded

Cliff Smyth: Autogenic hand warming:

 

BOOKS

Sadigh, M. R. (2004). Autogenic training: A mind-body approach to the treatment of fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndrome. New York, NY: Haworth Medical Press

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Meditation and Mindfulness (Communitas Group 3)

WEBSITE

Free downloadable mindfulness exercises:  http://www.freemindfulness.org/home
Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (for teens and adults)www.palousemindfulness.com=

AUDIO

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare, and Society Mindfulness Meditation: http://www.mindfulnesscds.com/collections/cds OR http://www.mindfulnesscds.com/collections/mp3s
Gina Biegel, LMFT, Mindfulness for Teens: Meditation Practices to Reduce Stress and Promote Well-Being (CD, MP3) http://www.stressedteens.com/store/
Amy Saltzman, MD, Still Quiet Place: Mindfulness for Teens (CD) Available […]

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Mindful Nutrition (Communitas Group 3)

WEBSITES

Center for Mindful Eating: http://thecenterformindfuleating.org/
Educational resources, blogs, webinars, research, newsletter and more.
7 Mindful Eating Tips: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/sites/…/bewell_7mindful.pdf

VIDEOS

Dr. Lillian Cheung, Harvard Medical School: The severn practices of mindful eating
Online video: http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=3026 (3.07)

BOOKS

Chozen Bays, J. (2009). Mindful eating: A guide to rediscovering a healthy and joyful relationship to food. Boston: Shambala.
Hanh, T. N. & Cheung, L. (2011). Savor: Mindful […]

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Guided Imagery (Communitas Group 4)

Great free guided imagery podcasts for a number of conditions on Kaiser website. Visit Site

Here are some free guided imagery scripts you can use yourself. Visit Site

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Movement (Communitas Group 5)

ONLINE RESOURCES

American Heart Association: www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/PhysicalActivity/Physical-Activity_UCM_001080_SubHomePage.js
President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition: Ideas and resources: www.fitness.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability: http://www.ncpad.org/content/9/Exercise~and~Fitness

BOOKS

Davis, M., Eshelman, E. R., McKay, M. (2008). The relaxation and stress reduction workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. Chapter 20, pages 329–353 provides information about different types […]

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Breathing (Communitas Group 5)

WEBSITES

Center for Mind-Body Medicine: Journey of the Breath https://cmbm.org/self-care/
Dr Marsha Linehan: Paced breathing/diaphragmatic breathing (Kaiser Permanente)

 

 

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Writing & Journaling (Communitas Group 6)

RESARCH articles

Baikie, K. A., & Wilhelm, K. (2005). Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 11(5), 338-346. doi: 10.1192/apt.11.5.338 Available from: http://apt.rcpsych.org/content/11/5/338
American Psychological Association: Gratefulness and heart health http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/04/grateful-heart.aspx

 BOOKS

 There are many books and other resources on journal writing, story telling, and poetry, and how they can contribute to your health […]

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Relaxation and Stress Management

AUDIO

“Indigo Dreams: Relaxation and Stress Management Bedtime Stories for Children to Improve Sleep, Manage Stress and Anxiety” by Lori Lite
“Relaxation and Self-Regulation Techniques for Children and Teens: Mastering the Mind-Body Connection” by Dr. Mary Karapetian Alvord and Dr. Bonnie Zucker

 

BOOKS

Breathe, Chill: A Handbook of Games and Techniques Introducing Breathing, Meditation, and Relaxation to Kids and […]

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