Mindful Path through Worry and Rumination »

Sameet M. Kumar, Ph.D., is a Buddhist psychotherapist who works at the Memorial Cancer Institute of the Memorial Healthcare System in Broward County, FL. His areas of expertise include mindfulness-based therapies, palliative care, spirituality in psychotherapy, stress management and relaxation, and grief and bereavement. He has trained with many leading Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist teachers and has traveled extensively in India, China, and Tibet. Read his blog at sameetkumar.blogspot.com and get regular updates at twitter.com/sameetkumar.

People who worry and ruminate put excessive focus on the past and the future, a tendency which, left unchecked, can lead to mental health problems such as depression and generalized anxiety disorder. The Mindful Path Through Worry and Rumination offers proven strategies to help readers find contentment in the present moment.

acknowledgments vii

introduction 1

chapter 1 Rumination and Your Emotions: Thinking Your Way Into Depression, Anxiety, and Anger 5

chapter 2 The Mindful Path 25

chapter 3 The Maze of Rumination 43

chapter 4 The Perfect Illusion 59

chapter 5 Rewiring Your Brain 75

chapter 6 Being Content 91

chapter 7 Wellness Routines 107

chapter 8 Attaining Meaningful Goals 123

chapter 9 Resilience 137

chapter 10 Perfecting the Process 151

appendix Mindfulness Resources 163

References 165