Mindfulness
Cultivating an increased presence of mind through mindfulness practices and meditation can be a useful endeavor. Research has shown that regular mindfulness and meditation practice can improve mood, help us regulate our emotional responses, reduce anxiety and symptoms of depression, improve outcomes for recovery from substance use issues, and impact numerous dimensions of physical well-being.
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The resources below offer a small sampling of the available articles and books on the topic. As you start this process, try to keep an open mind and maintain the attitude that regular practice will increase your success and skillfulness. Give yourself time- your journey to recovery from NPD will benefit from the increase in self-awareness, tolerance to distress, and compassion that often comes through regular mindfulness pratice.
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Books, articles, and more...
Books
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Full Catastrophe Living, Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation, Thich Nhat Hanh
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The Christian Mindfulness Workbook (Peace, Purpose & Passion), Nicole Shaw Gneiting
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The Little Book of Mindfulness: 10 Minutes a Day to Less Stress, More Peace, Dr Patrizia Collard
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Mindfulness in Plain English, Bhante Gunaratana
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Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One, Dr. Joe Dispenza
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Articles
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Mindfulness: An Antidote to Narcissism, Dr. Ron Passfield
https://growmindfulness.com/mindfulness-an-antidote-to-narcissism/
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30 Simple Mindfulness Practices to Help You Focus and Be Present, Benjamin Fishel
https://tinybuddha.com/blog/30-simple-mindfulness-practices-to-help-you-focus-and-be-present/
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How to Mind Your Feelings, Daniel Goleman
https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-mind-your-feelings/
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Videos
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Meditation for Anger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkse4PPxkk4
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Silence, Presence, and Care w/Tara Brach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBi9aa8aB70
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The extraordinary effect of mindfulness on depression and anxiety, Daniel Goleman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-A4CzvHCLE
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