Mitch R. Abblett Livres

"It's well-known and documented that using mindfulness skills can enhance the quality of our interpersonal communication. Taking mindfulness one step further-by adding validation and compassionate presence-we have the opportunity to bring real connection and support to others. Psychologist Mitch Abblett calls this skill prizing, and he has seen its immense benefits to relationships between parents and their children, spouses, in schools, and in therapeutic settings. Our culture is addicted to "good job!"-our all-purpose, feel-good, non-specific verbal praise-especially when we talk to our kids. However, research shows that commonplace praise is insufficient and sometimes even backfires in our relationships; it often implies a connection to behavioral expectations. By contrast, prizing is a gift offered from here-and-now clear-seeing and compassionate presence, with its only agenda being connection and empowerment of others. When we speak and act from the prizeworthy paradigm, a seed of possibility is planted in the recipient and it is one of the core ingredients of psychological, emotional, and spiritual growth. For kids in particular, prizing-rather than praising by rote--can be life-changing. In Prizeworthy, Abblett introduces us to the skill and shows us what it looks like in real life situations. He shares stories of how it has made a real difference in the lives of young people, and offers practices for cultivating it at home, and in educational and therapeutic settings"-- Provided by publisher

A practical approach to becoming aware of the "five hindrances"--the negative qualities that inhibit living the awakened life--and to breaking free of them in order to live more mindfully, effectively, compassionately.Five obstacles stand in between you and true happiness. What are they and how can you overcome them? Buddhist traditions teach that there are five negative qualities, or hindrances, that inhibit people from living an awakened life. Here, Mitch Abblett gives this teaching a modern, secular interpretation and helps you identify the hurdles that are blocking your contentment—desire, hostility, sluggishness, worry, and doubt—and how you can take your first steps to overcoming them. Combining traditional wisdom with contemporary psychology and using examples from his psychotherapy practice, Abblett uses the hurdles as a frame for engaging you in a process of contemplating your own life and learning to lean into your experience rather than merely repeating bad habits. By doing this, you can break free from the hurdles and live more mindfully, effectively, and compassionately.

Focusing on the emotional journey of teens, this book presents a mindfulness program designed to help them navigate and express anger constructively. Through the author's unique "Listen, Look, Leap" approach, young readers will gain insights into understanding their feelings and transforming anger into positive actions such as creativity and advocacy. This empowering guide encourages healthy emotional expression rather than suppression, equipping teens with tools for personal growth and resilience.

In Mindfulness for Teen Depression, two teen experts offer powerful tools based in mindfulness and positive psychology to help you ease symptoms, work through troubling thoughts and feelings, and thrive in all aspects of life.

A teen who is habitually angry, morose, or acting out can be a parent's greatest challenge. In Parenting Your Angry Teen, psychologist and teen expert Mitch Abblett offers frustrated parents powerful mindfulness tips to navigate heated moments of interaction with their child, as well as skills based in positive psychology to foster compassion, caring, and lasting connection.

It's okay for teens to feel angry once in a while-it's how they react to anger that really matters. Rather than teaching teens to suppress their anger, this much-needed book offers a comprehensive mindfulness program to help young readers harness the power of anger in positive ways.