Zindel V. Segal Books
Segal, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and a pioneer in integrating mindfulness with cognitive therapy.
Known for: The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress
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The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress
This workbook provides a structured eight-week program based on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) to help individuals overcome depression, anxiety, and emotional distress. It includes guided meditations, exercises, and reflections designed to cultivate awareness and self-compassion, enabling readers to break free from habitual negative thought patterns.
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Week 1 – Waking Up from Autopilot
We begin with an exploration of what it means to live on autopilot. Most of us spend large portions of our days lost in thought—replaying the past, rehearsing the future. We drive, eat, and even speak without full awareness. This automatic mode is efficient for simple routines but dangerous when dep...
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Week 2 – Keeping the Body in Mind
By the second week, we turn attention to the body. When emotions rise, we often retreat into thought, forgetting that the body carries wisdom. Depression flattens sensations; anxiety tightens them. Through body-based practices—such as the body scan or mindful breathing—you’ll rediscover the body as ...
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Segal, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and a pioneer in integrating mindfulness with cognitive therapy.
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