As part of our commitment to holistic healing, our Mindfulness and Buddhism page explores how these ancient practices complement DBT skills, both in individual and group therapy settings. Here, you’ll discover valuable resources and recommended books that deepen your understanding of mindfulness, the core of DBT, and the transformative benefits of DBT therapy.
Suggested Reading
Mindfulness/Buddhism/Acceptance
Brach, T. (2004) Radical Acceptance: Embracing your life with the heart of a Buddha. Bantam
Brach,T. (2012) True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart Random House Publishing
Chodron, P. (2009) Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears. Shambhala
Chodron, P. (2000) When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times. Shambhala
Chozen-Bays, J. ( 2011)How to train a wild elephant and other adventures in mindfulness. Shambhala
De Mello, A. ( 1984) The Song of the bird. Doubleday
Epstein, M. (1999) Going to Pieces without Falling Apart: A Buddhist Perspective on Wholeness. Broadway.
Epstein, M. (1995) Thoughts Without A Thinker: Psychotherapy From A Buddhist Perspective. Basic Books
Frankl, V. (2006) Man’s Search for Meaning Beacon Press. Gunaratana
Huber, C. (2002) Suffering Is Optional: Three Keys to Freedom and Joy. Keep it simple books.
Kabat-Zinn J. (2011) Mindfulness for beginners: Reclaiming the present moment and your life. Sounds True.
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2006) Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness. Hyperion.
Kabat-Zinn (1994) Wherever You Go, There You Are – Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life. Hyperion.
Kabat-Zinn (1990) Full Catastrophe Living Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. Delta
McQuaid, J., Carmona, P. & Segal, Z. (2004) Peaceful Mind: Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Psychology to Overcome Depression. New Harbinger.
Nhat Hanh, T. (2014) How to sit Parallax Press
Sheridan, T. (2011) Buddha in blue jeans; An extremely short simple zen guide to sitting quietly and being Buddha.
Snel, E. (2013) Sitting still like a frog; Mindfulness exercises for kids (and their parents). Shambhala
Tolle, E. (2004) The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. New World Library.
Warner, B. (2003) Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies, & the Truth about Reality. Wisdom Publications.
Zylowska, Lidia (2012) The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD. Trumpeter