Mindfulness-integrated CBT for Well-being and Personal Growth

Provides practical guidance for mental resilience and flourishing

Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) has gained significant recognition as an effective approach for addressing depression, stress, anxiety, and emotional difficulties in general. Mindfulness-integrated CBT for Well-being and Personal Growth is an evidence-based guide to integrating mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy for personal development and mental well-being. It is a self-help version of a powerful 10-week therapy that has helped tens of thousands to enhance inner calm, boost self-confidence and improve relationships. With the inclusion of new research, more detailed techniques, and expanded practical exercises, this new edition reflects the latest advancements in both mindfulness and psychotherapy.

Leading experts in the field offer a structured yet adaptable pathway for individuals seeking self-improvement, as well as professionals guiding clients through MiCBT. The book delivers step-by-step instructions for each phase of the programme, supported by research insights, audio-guided meditations, and new case studies and success stories illustrating real-world application of MiCBT principles. Enhancements in the second edition include the latest research supporting MiCBT, a deeper exploration of neurobiological mechanisms, refined explanations of mindfulness-based exposure techniques, and an in-depth discussion on ethical awareness practices.

A Proven Transformative 10-Week Guide to Cultivate Inner-Calm, Boost Self-Confidence and Improve Relationships
Addresses contemporary concerns about mindfulness, such as the potential for reactivating traumatic memories, with evidence-based solutions
Incorporates the latest research on mindfulness and neurobiology, providing a scientifically grounded approach to MiCBT
Integrates an updated companion website with additional MP3 audio instructions for guided mindfulness meditations and emotion-regulation exercises
Introduces the MiCBT Guide phone app with audio instructions, practice tracking, and reminders for easier adherence

With chapters aligned with the weekly structure of the MiCBT programme, making implementation more intuitive, Mindfulness-integrated CBT for Well-being and Personal Growth, Second Edition, is ideal for mental health professionals, psychologists, therapists, and counsellors seeking to incorporate a powerful transdiagnostic mindfulness-based intervention into their practice. Refined over the course of two decades and consistently demonstrating amazing outcomes, this approcah is also valuable for individuals interested in structured self-improvement. It is a valuable resource for courses in clinical psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and psychotherapy training.

Author Biography

Dr Bruno Cayoun is a clinical and research psychologist and the developer of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT). As Director of the MiCBT Institute, he has trained mental health professionals worldwide. He is the author of Mindfulness-integrated CBT: Principles and Practice and co-author of The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated CBT. He has practised mindfulness meditation in the Burmese vipassana tradition of Ledi Sayadaw, U Ba Khin, and S. N. Goenka since 1989 and conducts research on mindfulness-based interventions.

Dr Andrea Grabovac is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia and Co-Director of the North American Chapter of the MiCBT Institute. She specialises in mindfulness-based interventions for psychiatric conditions and has co-authored competency-based training guidelines for mindfulness-based therapies and The Mindfulness and Meditation Workbook for Anxiety and Depression with Dr. Cayoun. Dr. Grabovac facilitates retreats and delivers workshops and seminars that advance evidence-based mindfulness-based therapies.