Mindfulness and Me

A Practical Guide for Living

by Kira M. Markoff, LCSW-C

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Pub Date Jun 01 2023 | Archive Date May 08 2023

John Hunt Publishing Ltd | Obooks

Health, Mind & Body | Religion & Spirituality | Self-Help

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Description

Are you ready to see mindfulness in a whole new way? As a set of relevant practices for emotional stability, concentration, insight, relaxation, self-control, and mental fortitude, mindfulness was never intended to be shrouded in mystery. Current psychological research shows that just 8 weeks of daily mindful meditation practices significantly lowers the activity in the fear (a.k.a. stress) center of the brain. Mindfulness and Me: A Practical Guide for Living is a myth-busting, philosophy-integrating handbook designed to lead you through 8 weeks of practices for creating a meaningful, empowered, kind, and relaxed life. To prove there’s nothing mystical or magical about mindfulness, these practices integrate Buddhist, yoga, and Christian philosophy, mental health treatment, modern psychology, and so much more. Mindfulness and Me will take you through the biology of stress, changing thought patterns, managing emotions, and having a better relationship with yourself and others. There’s nothing magical about it. It just makes sense.

Are you ready to see mindfulness in a whole new way? As a set of relevant practices for emotional stability, concentration, insight, relaxation, self-control, and mental fortitude, mindfulness was...

A Note From the Publisher

Kira M. Markoff, LCSW-C is an outpatient mental health therapist at The Mental Health Center of Western Maryland and Psychology PhD student at Grand Canyon University. Kira has undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Since 2017 she has provided mental health therapy to individuals and families specializing with veterans and those with co-occurring substance use disorders. As a yoga instructor and longtime meditator, Kira believes in using a mind, body, spirit approach when working with clients.

Kira developed a belief in the reciprocity of personal and interpersonal wellbeing through yoga practice, clinical experience, and academic research. Her passion for cultivating meaningful connections led her to study mindfulness and romantic partner conflict which is the focus of her doctoral dissertation. Kira believes that understanding is the key to discovering a solution and hopes to use her expertise to help people foster deeper connections with each other and themselves.

Kira M. Markoff, LCSW-C is an outpatient mental health therapist at The Mental Health Center of Western Maryland and Psychology PhD student at Grand Canyon University. Kira has undergraduate degrees...

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A Note From the Publisher

Kira M. Markoff, LCSW-C is an outpatient mental health therapist at The Mental Health Center of Western Maryland and Psychology PhD student at Grand Canyon University. Kira has undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Since 2017 she has provided mental health therapy to individuals and families specializing with veterans and those with co-occurring substance use disorders. As a yoga instructor and longtime meditator, Kira believes in using a mind, body, spirit approach when working with clients.

Kira developed a belief in the reciprocity of personal and interpersonal wellbeing through yoga practice, clinical experience, and academic research. Her passion for cultivating meaningful connections led her to study mindfulness and romantic partner conflict which is the focus of her doctoral dissertation. Kira believes that understanding is the key to discovering a solution and hopes to use her expertise to help people foster deeper connections with each other and themselves.

Advance Praise

Markoff’s informal and approachable style of writing de-mystifies mindfulness and provides readers with a clear understanding of why and how to engage in activities that reduce stress and promote well-being, tranquility, and contentment… I urge everyone to give Mindfulness - and Markoff’s handbook - a try.

Carolyn Knight, MSW, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Social Work University of Maryland Baltimore County; author of Introduction to working with adult survivors of childhood trauma: Strategies and techniques for helping professionals

Markoff’s informal and approachable style of writing de-mystifies mindfulness and provides readers with a clear understanding of why and how to engage in activities that reduce stress and promote...