Cultivating Mindfulness in Clinical Social Work: Narratives from Practice

In: Essential Clinical Social Work Series

In: Essential Clinical Social Work Ser.

Abstract

"Acknowledgments" -- "Contents" -- "Contributors" -- "1 Introduction: The Tincture of Time" -- "References" -- "2 Beginning with the Context: The Mind–Body Conundrum" -- "References" -- "3 Beginning with the Concept: The Meanings of Mindfulness" -- "What Is Mindfulness?" -- "What Are the Mechanisms of Action Inherent in the Process of Meditation as Identified in Western Practices?" -- "What Are the Implications for Clinical Practice?" -- "Compassion and Equanimity in Mindfulness and Clinical Work" -- "What Are the Contraindications and Pitfalls of Mindfulness?" -- "Conclusion" -- "References" -- "4 Beginning With the Body: The Neurobiology of Mindfulness" -- "Case Illustration" -- "Clinical Application and Relevance: Introducing Neurobiology" -- "Trauma and the Brain" -- "Mindfulness and the Brain" -- "A Conceptual Framework for Understanding the Neurobiology of Mindfulness" -- "Interpersonal Neurobiology: Bringing the Clinician into the Room" -- "Introducing Mindfulness into the Therapeutic Relationship" -- "Conclusion" -- "References" -- "5 Beginning with the Social Worker: Yoga Nidra Meditation as a Means for Self-inquiry, Growth, Effectiveness and Resiliency" -- "Introduction" -- "What Is iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation?" -- "The iRest Framework" -- "The 10-Step Protocol as a Guided Practice" -- ""Off the Mat": iRest Dyads and Micropractices" -- "iRest Yoga Nidra as a Tool for Therapists" -- "iRest in Other Social Work Contexts" -- "Conclusion" -- "References" -- "6 Beginning with the Training: Training Clinicians in Essential Methods for Integrating Mindfulness into Clinical Practice" -- "Training for Clinicians: Modeling a "Small Dose" Intervention" -- "Becoming Familiar" -- "Mindfulness: Deliberate and Spontaneous" -- "Soothing Behaviors: Elements of Mindfulness" -- "Cultivation Versus Training