Mindfulness is now a therapeutic touchstone for a range of emotional issues, from mild distress to the treatment of trauma, emphasizing quiet, analog practices that balance out the busyness of our daily techno-heavy lives. Christian mindfulness is about making time, on purpose, to turn our whole attention to God so that we can hear His still small voice above the chatter. It is a sense of awareness which encompasses the thought life of the person leading them to become more aware of their thoughts with a conscious, non-judgmental posture.
If you want a practical resource that helps you practically use Christian mindfulness in your work with clients and for your own self-care, A Counselor’s Guide to Christian Mindfulness is a resource that will take you step-by-step. Learn how to incorporate mindfulness from a Christian perspective to cultivate:
A better understanding between mindfulness and Christian mindfulness •A daily practice of Christian mindfulness to decrease stress •Awareness •Intentions •Listening and Acceptance •A mindful Reading of God’s Word •Equanimity and to identify subtle temptations
There are also scripts you can use to help foster mindfulness in: •Marriage and parenting •Friendships and Deepening Bonds •Work and workplace dynamics •Ministry and pastoral roles •Eating habits and healthy lifestyle
You will find useful tools to use in the therapeutic space, such as: •Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Christian mindfulness •Boundary keeping •Taking thoughts captive and mindful transformation •Appendix section with worksheets to use, and so much more.
Lastly, use it as a classroom resource for the training of clinical mental health counselors, or social workers who need coaching and encouragement on Christian mindfulness.
