{"product_id":"christ-centred-mindfulness-connection-to-self-and-god-565780","title":"Christ-Centred Mindfulness: Connection to Self and God","description":"​Winner of the 2019 Book Award\u003cbr\u003eMartin Institute Dallas Willard Research Centre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes therapeutic mindfulness work? Can it be practised in ways that are consistent with a Christian worldview? Whether you're curious about mindfulness and its benefits or you're a counsellor sorting out your approach to mindfulness-based therapies, this award-winning book is for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes mindfulness improve our wellbeing? Can it be practised within a Christian worldview? Can it be Christ-Centred? Yes. In the award-winning 'Christ-Centred Mindfulness', leading academic and experienced mental health worker Dr Katherine Thompson addresses these questions and draws on the rich Christian tradition to present Christian mindfulness exercises that help us slow down, connect to what is happening inside ourselves and make space to listen for God's guidance in everyday life. Whether you're a Christian who is curious about mindfulness practice and its benefits, or you work in a counselling profession and are trying to sort through your own approach to mindfulness-based therapies, this book is for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eENDORSEMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatherine Thompson’s call for Christ-centred mindfulness leads us to the place of contemplation where we can find ourselves and God.\u003cbr\u003eTim Costello - Chief Advocate, World Vision Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatherine Thompson has done the church and the followers of Jesus a great service in writing this book … A must read for those committed to Christian meditation and taking our faith into the marketplace where such spiritual disciplines abound.\u003cbr\u003eRoss Clifford - Principal, Morling College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatherine Thompson skilfully explains where mindfulness originated, how it is being used therapeutically, and where it fits in a biblical framework and in the Christian tradition … an intelligent, well-researched and wise book.\u003cbr\u003eKara Martin - Author, Project Leader with Seed and Lecturer at Mary Andrews College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDR KATHERINE THOMPSON\u003cbr\u003eAccredited Mental Health Social Worker\/Psychotherapist\u003cbr\u003eBA,  BAppSci (Hons), PhD (PsychMed), BTh, BSW, MACSW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e​​Katherine Thompson is a Mental Health Social Worker, academic, researcher and author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe is passionate about supporting young people to live their best life and seeks to encourage people in ministry to thrive in their role. These interests are expressed in her counselling, supervision, tertiary teaching, writing and public speaking.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563114660127,"sku":"9780647530825","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780647530825_1518756.jpg?v=1769167603","url":"https:\/\/koorong.com\/products\/christ-centred-mindfulness-connection-to-self-and-god-565780","provider":"Koorong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}