Dr. Regina Chow Trammel - A Counselors Guide to Christian Mindfulness: Engaging the Mind, Body, and Soul in Biblical Practices and Therapies

If you are a Christian therapist, psychologist, social worker, pastor, or lay counselor, this is a must-read volume. Both those who serve and those we help need mindfulness now more than ever, and in A Counselors Guide to Christian Mindfulness, Regina Chow Trammel and John Trent offer practical exercises, adaptable scripts, and a wealth of research. I highly recommend this resource on the important and biblical topic of mindfulness.

J AMIE A TEN , PhD, founder and codirector, Humanitarian Disaster Institute, Wheaton College

A Counselors Guide to Christian Mindfulness by Regina Chow Trammel and John Trent is an excellent resource that equips Christian counselors and practitioners to incorporate the rich practice of Christian mindfulness in their work and in their lives. It delves into theory and research behind mindfulness, but at the same time, it is practical, providing basic steps, exercises, scripts, and illustrations about when and where and how to apply Christian mindfulness. It is grounded in both the social sciences as well as Scripture, and includes a wealth of biblical references both in the text and for further study. The book focuses on the benefits of mindfulness for ones clients, but it also reinforces how mindfulness helps counselors connect more effectively with Christ and grow in their faith. I commend Drs. Trammel and Trent for their clear and effective integration of Christian faith and clinical practice in this important new book.

R ICK C HAMIEC -C ASE , PhD, MSW, MAR, director, North American Association of Christians in Social Work

Regina Trammel and John Trent apply mindfulness in a distinctively Christian way that avoids the pitfalls of secular mindfulness when working with Christian clients. This book contains many practical strategies that will be very useful to Christian therapists. Highly recommended!

F ERNANDO G ARZON , PsyD, assistant dean, professor, School of Psychology and Counseling, Regent University

The ability to stay present in our everyday lives is quickly becoming a lost discipline. Too often we default to functioning on autopilot, failing to pay attention to, or worse, be intentional about, what influences our daily decisions. Mindfulness practices have traditionally served to draw our attention to the here and now, recognizing how our bodies, emotions, relationships, and environments all play a significant role in how we react to and engage in the world around us. This book incorporates the powerful discipline of mindfulness from the critical and foundational perspective of biblical truth and practice. A must for any counselor who sees the importance of incorporating spiritual disciplines into mental health care, A Counselors Guide to Christian Mindfulness provides invaluable tools for promoting wholistic transformation through the therapeutic process.

D EBORAH G ORTON , PhD, Gary D. Chapman Chair of Marriage, Family Ministry, and Counseling, CMHC program director, Moody Theological Seminary

Having experienced my share of anxiety and depression over the decades, I have learned much of considerable help from extrabiblical sources as long as they did not contradict the authoritative inerrant Word of God and seemed wise and sensible. Among the help I received was psychological teaching about mindfulness. While the secular approach was helpful, it was also limited, sometimes misleading, and required care to apply. For years, I have longed for Christian thinkers to write a book on the biblical basis of and distinctively Christian approach to mindfulness. With this book, my prayers have been answered. This is the only book of its kind and should be central reading to all who want to grow spiritually and emotionally in a healthy and Christian way.

J. P. M ORELAND , PhD, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; author, Finding Quiet

Drs. Regina Chow Trammel and John Trent have written the definitive book on Christian-based mindfulness. It is a must-read primer for counselors on faith-based mindfulness. Read this book and learn from the best.

J ENNIFER S HEPARD P AYNE , PhD, LCSW, associate professor, Department of Social Work, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Azusa Pacific University; founder, POOF (Culturally Tailored Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

In the work of therapy, there is nothing more important than paying attention to the presence of Love. A Counselors Guide to Christian Mindfulness offers much-needed resources to remain so anchored in the presence of the God who loves us that we cannot help but extend that presence to our clients.

K. J. R AMSEY , licensed professional counselor; author, This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers

A rich and timely contribution to the growing body of Christian literature exploring mindfulness and contemplation. At times, evangelicals can feel alone in the mental health field. From time to time, you discover a wise and mature guide who knows the landscape and can provide helpful insights and instruction. Trammel and Trent are such guides, skilled clinicians with depth in understanding both the contemplative and mindfulness literature. A Counselors Guide to Christian Mindfulness is immensely readable with great examples and practical exercises and demonstrations. References are provided to accommodate scholars and students, but it does not read like a technical manual or heady philosophy text. I highly recommend this book for both the classroom and for practicing clinicians.

J USTIN S MITH , PsyD, director of counseling program and professor of professional and pastoral counseling, Phoenix Seminary

A Counselors Guide to Christian Mindfulness by Regina Chow Trammel and John Trent is a clearly and simply written book with helpful and practical Christian mindfulness exercises and therapeutic strategies that are biblically based, covering a comprehensive list of areas of application. Highly recommended to anyone interested in a Christian approach to mindfulness, including therapists, counselors, pastors, and clients.

S IANG -Y ANG T AN , PhD, Senior Professor of Clinical Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary; senior pastor, First Evangelical Church Glendale; author, Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective

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