Acknowledgments
Introduction
I. Why be Mindful, and How?
II. Cultivating Attention
III. Cultivating Compassion
Concluding Remarks
Additional Resources
References
Index
About the Author
Rezvan Ameli, PhD, is a senior clinical psychologist who has
extensive research, clinical, and teaching experience. For the past
2 years, she has worked at the National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH), where she provides clinical training for diagnosing and
measuring mood and anxiety disorders. In addition to being licensed
as a psychologist, she is certified as a cognitive therapist by the
Academy of Cognitive Therapy and has received training from the
Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Prior to working at the NIMH,
Dr. Ameli provided clinical and administrative services, as well as
teaching and conducting research, at Yale amp ndash New Haven
Hospital and Hartford Hospital. She has held academic positions at
Yale University, the University of Connecticut, and Howard
University. She has worked with diverse clinical populations and
age groups and has developed several clinical programs. She has
also collaborated on more than 2 research projects and published
about 3 journal articles. Dr. Ameli has been studying mindfulness,
yoga, and yoga philosophy for over a decade. She volunteers her
services to the National Institutes of Health community and the
public in applying mindfulness and meditative practices to reduce
stress and enhance the quality of life. For her commitment to
promoting employee productivity and well-being by reducing stress
at the workplace, she received the NIMH Director's Award.
amp ldquo Although you may already be familiar with some of this
material, there are bound to be epiphanies that open up new ways of
using it. Ameli has done a fine job of choosing and arranging this
material on mindfulness. amp rdquo amp ndash Spirituality amp amp
Practice
amp quot 25 Lessons in Mindfulness is a gem. Step by step, moment
to moment, Ameli takes us on a journey through the path of
mindfulness. Written with grace, compassion, and clarity, every
chapter is helpful. Every chapter gives us a new awakening. It is a
book that I will treasure and recommend to friends, family,
colleagues, and patients. amp quot -Robert L. Leahy, PhD, director,
American Institute for Cognitive Therapy clinical professor of
psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell University
Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital author of The Worry
Cure, Anxiety Free, and Beat the Blues Before They Beat You
amp quot Organized around a rich set of practices and clearly
articulated teachings, this book will serve anyone seeking to
cultivate a compassionate, wise, and mindful presence. amp quot
-Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge
amp quot A triumph! In this groundbreaking book, Ameli has
seamlessly merged East and West by bringing a rigorous, scientific
mind to ancient spiritual practices. A must-read for anyone who
wants to understand the logic behind the mind amp ndash body
connection and who is seeking powerful tools for living a full,
vibrant, purposeful life. amp quot -Alicia Korten, CEO, The Culture
Company author of Change Philanthropy
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