Mindfulness Meditations for Stress: 100 Simple Practices to Ease Tension and Find Peace

by Denise G. Dempsey MEd

Overview

100 Practical exercises to build a lasting mindfulness practice

Stress can manifest in different ways, making it all the more important to check in with yourself and live mindfully. Mindfulness Meditations for Stress is filled with dozens of simple, straightforward meditations that cover a wide spectrum of stressors so you can ease tension and create calm in your life no matter what hardships life presents.

Whether your stress is high or low, acute or chronic, these mindfulness meditations offer a way to peacefully attend to your needs, increasing your resilience to stress and supporting a lifelong mindfulness journey. You'll find meditations for calming the mind and body, managing everyday and chronic stress, and alleviating tension related to big life events like divorce, moving, or the loss of a loved one.

Mindfulness Meditations for Stress includes:

• Learn the basics—Get a brief introduction on mindfulness and meditation, how they can ease stress, and the best ways to put them into practice.
• Specific stressors—Explore meditations for managing stress related to specific events, from sitting in traffic and paying bills, to job loss and becoming a parent.
• 5-Minute meditations—Discover quick meditations you can easily work into your busy schedule, including anxiety reduction in a pinch, stress relief through music, and more.

Learn how to use mindfulness to combat stress and find peace with Mindfulness Meditations for Stress.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647399016
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	10/06/2020
Pages:	198
Sales rank:	1,091,783
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

DENISE G. DEMPSEY, M.Ed., has dedicated her career to offering Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs, both in person and online. She holds a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development. Visit her website, StressReductionPrograms.com.

Table of Contents

A Note from the Editor ix

Introduction xi

How to Use This Book xiii

Part I Foundational Meditations

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Stress 3

Calm the Mind 23

Calm the Body 35

Part II Soothing the Stress Spectrum

Everyday Stress 55

Chronic Stress 77

Emotional Stress 99

Big Life Events 119

Part III Ongoing Practice

Movement 143

Five-Minute Meditations 159

Beginnings and Endings 173

Resources 174

References 178

Editorial Reviews

Denise Dempsey’s Mindfulness Meditations for Stress is a heartfelt bulls-eye that is written from her own deep experience as a mindfulness practitioner. This is a wise, compassionate, and assessable offering for living better with the stresses of life.” —Bob Stahl, PhD, author of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook

“As a longstanding therapist, health administrator, and volunteer trustee, I understand that many of us are wrapped in worry for good reason, especially as we navigate how to make sense of where we are and even survive today. Denise Dempsey’s writing brings us the gifts of a master teacher gleaned from decades of study, teaching—and the best of all—from real practice. In Mindful Meditations for Stress, Denise creates a unique companion, clarifying tangible ways to lighten up, cope, and, through very simple practices, find our way to a desired sense of well-being in a complex world.” —Laura Dempsey, PhD

“Denise offers us a wonderful selection of simple yet powerful meditations to soothe the soul and create a sanctuary in our everyday lives. Highly recommended!” —Maxine Barish-Wreden, MD, Sutter Health Institute for Health & Healing

“This book is a true jewel of clarity, wisdom, and practical tools informed by thousands of hours of personal practice and teaching. Denise’s lifelong dedication to alleviating suffering (stress) shines through every page and every practice. I love the fact that this book addresses the wide spectrum of stress in our day-to-day lives, from snacking and web surfing to deeper issues like family conflict. I’m so glad the world will now have the benefit of her experience, kind heart, and bright mind.” —Beth Mulligan, Director of MBSR Teacher Training, UCSD Center for Mindfulness, and Author of The Dharma of Modern Mindfulness

“In our world of constant motion and frenetic pace, Denise Dempsey has created a much-needed guide to the practice of mindfulness meditation that is appropriate for everyone from the beginning meditator to the more experienced practitioner. She provides simple, step-by-step meditations for every possible situation, including everyday stresses like driving in traffic and struggling to find calm during a family conflict.” —Juliana Baldo, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Mindfulness Researcher

“If you're searching for ways to develop a mindfulness meditation practice, Denise Dempsey has created the book for you. With easy to understand exercises and applied meditation scenarios for daily living, this book offers a practical guide for mindfulness meditation that will bring you closer to your most grounded and aware self.” —Mitchel Adler, PsyD, CGP, AGPA Fellow, Clinical Psychologist and Professional Speaker

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