Introducing Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement: Cultural Adaptation and an 8-Week Path to Wellbeing and Happiness - Paperback

by Kathirasan K (Author), Sunita Rai (Author)

Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) integrates Mindfulness and Wellbeing to realize human flourishing and the attainment of happiness. This 9-session program, conducted over 8 weeks, enhances wellbeing, happiness and quality of life through self-understanding and self-awareness.

The first part of the book is devoted to presenting mindfulness, wellbeing, the happiness paradigm and the curriculum of the Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) program. It presents the foundations of mindfulness-based programs, and how mindfulness intersects with wellbeing. The authors argue, with the support of evidence, that mindfulness is well placed to promote human flourishing rather than limiting its relevance to stress reduction and preventing depression relapse. Several chapters are devoted to presenting the MBWE program comprehensively with weekly agendas, homework, handouts, facilitation guides and practice scripts.

The second part of the book presents the evidence base of mindfulness, cultural adaptations for different populations, the therapeutic effectiveness of group learning inherent in Mindfulness-Based Programs and the often-untold history of mindfulness. The authors present the often-neglected Asian roots of Mindfulness and justify how secular Mindfulness, as taught by Jon Kabat-Zinn, is influenced by multiple wisdom traditions as opposed to it being a solely Buddhist practice.

This book serves as a hands-on resource for trained mindfulness teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, practitioners, educators, coaches, and consultants. It is also suitable for anyone who is interested in the appreciation of mindfulness and human flourishing.

Author Biography

Kathirasan K. (PhD) is the Founder and Managing Director of the Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore). He is the author of several books and a renowned scholar-practitioner of Indic contemplative traditions. He is also a leadership and culture consultant; and an executive coach. Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE) was born out of his personal experience with mindfulness and his interest in wellbeing and human flourishing.

Sunita Rai (PsyD) is the Founder and Managing Director of the Holistic Psychotherapy Centre. She is a psychologist, psychotherapist, author, consultant, lecturer and clinical supervisor. She has created a unique model of wellbeing called the Integrated Wellbeing Model (IWM) and another brainchild of hers is the Mindfulness-Oriented Counselling and Psychotherapy (MOCP).