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Reflecting a decade of tremendous growth in mindfulness research and interventions, this authoritative handbook is now in a significantly revised second edition with 75% new material.

The volume examines the interface of contemporary psychological science and ancient contemplative traditions. It presents cutting-edge work on the neurobiological, cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal mechanisms and effects of meditative practices. Chapters on exemplary applications review mindfulness-based interventions for both clinical and nonclinical populations. Contributors describe the development of and evidence base for each approach and identify important directions for future investigation.

New to This Edition

• Most chapters are new or extensively updated.
• Chapters on emotion regulation processes and interventions for chronic pain.
• Chapters on interventions in school and work settings.
• Chapter on adapting mindfulness-based research and interventions for Black communities.
• Chapters on neurophenomenology, process-based research, and Buddhist philosophy.

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"The second edition of this classic work, edited and authored by key leaders in this exciting field, offers a unique survey of fundamental concepts, questions still needing elaboration, and practical implications for clinical practice and organizational functioning. Each chapter offers wise, compassionate, hard-earned insights."

  — Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Founder, Mindsight Institute

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Kirk Warren Brown, PhD, is a Research Faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. J. David Creswell, PhD, is the William Dietrich II Chair Professor in Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. Richard M. Ryan, PhD, is Professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at the Australian Catholic University.