Donald Altman, M.A., LPC

Simply Mindful Meal by Meal is a practical book of daily mindful eating tools, practices and meditation.

If you have ever felt shame or blame around eating and body image, you are not alone. All you need are the 101 daily mindfulness tools, practices and meditations in Simply Mindful Meal by Meal to rewire those old habits—and it only takes a minute or two each day.

Award-winning author and mindfulness expert Donald Altman, MA, LPC is past vice president of The Center for Mindful… Show more

Simply Mindful Meal by Meal is a practical book of daily mindful eating tools, practices and meditation.

If you have ever felt shame or blame around eating and body image, you are not alone. All you need are the 101 daily mindfulness tools, practices and meditations in Simply Mindful Meal by Meal to rewire those old habits—and it only takes a minute or two each day.

Award-winning author and mindfulness expert Donald Altman, MA, LPC is past vice president of The Center for Mindful Eating, a psychotherapist and former monk. As a former senior mental health therapist at an eating disorder clinic, he advises, "Instead of worrying about weight, waistline or obsessing over your last meal, mindful eating skills offers a greater sense of control over food, plus a comforting acceptance of body shape and size." Show less

The 101 mindfulness 'tools' in this book will give you newfound hope, optimism, and strength. These simple, yet powerful mindfulness practices that you can apply in just a minute to two -- whether you're facing something extremely annoying or seemingly insurmountable.

"Each minute-long chapter will help you create that special mindful space to enrich not only the rest of your day, but the rest of your life." --Jean L. Kristeller, PhD, author of The Joy of Half a Cookie

Comprehensive 7-Week Course with Concepts, Skills and Research

Mindfulness is not a magical panacea, but when understood and applied properly, it offers the benefits of greater wholeness, connection to others, and balance for dealing with life's ups and downs.

Simply Mindful offers an easy-to-follow curriculum that is science and research-based. Written by international mindfulness expert, psychotherapist, award-winning author and former Buddhist monk Donald Altman, MA, LPC… Show more

Comprehensive 7-Week Course with Concepts, Skills and Research

Mindfulness is not a magical panacea, but when understood and applied properly, it offers the benefits of greater wholeness, connection to others, and balance for dealing with life's ups and downs.

Simply Mindful offers an easy-to-follow curriculum that is science and research-based. Written by international mindfulness expert, psychotherapist, award-winning author and former Buddhist monk Donald Altman, MA, LPC, these pages can help anyone gain the real-life benefits that mindfulness offers.

Ideal for individuals, educators, coaches, counselors and business persons who want a step-by-step approach to learning and mastering mindfulness, as well as using this guide to teach mindfulness to others, either individually or in a group setting.

Simply Mindful brings all the essentials you need to know about mindfulness into this one book--because it includes everything from an overview of the ancient, traditional four foundations of mindfulness and its role in Buddhism, to how it was introduced into Western healthcare and business. Plus, it delivers a clear understanding of the core concepts of mindfulness, along with 36 detailed practices and skills for learning and applying it at work, at home and in relationships.

Whether using this guide for yourself or teaching others, you'll appreciate how the curriculum in Simply Mindful includes new science and research that illustrates the benefits of how mindfulness works in the brain and body. Plus, the skills in these pages can be used for developing acceptance and compassion, as well as for managing stress, improving relationships, boosting creativity, and enhancing productivity. Show less

If you feel like you've been stuck repeating the same problems over and over or lost in endless distraction, don't worry. That may just be a signal that it's time for you to embark on an exciting new path of self-evolution. Reflect taps into your unique human capacity for accessing meaning, presence and wisdom in 108 inspiring, affirming, and illuminating reflections. You'll journal, reflect, and practice, to discover the wonder and stillness of presence that exist for you, not tomorrow, but in… Show more

If you feel like you've been stuck repeating the same problems over and over or lost in endless distraction, don't worry. That may just be a signal that it's time for you to embark on an exciting new path of self-evolution. Reflect taps into your unique human capacity for accessing meaning, presence and wisdom in 108 inspiring, affirming, and illuminating reflections. You'll journal, reflect, and practice, to discover the wonder and stillness of presence that exist for you, not tomorrow, but in this next awakening moment. Show less

Many have pointed out the psychological benefits of clearing out the clutter in our surroundings. But what do we do with our emotional clutter — the psychological versions of the jam-packed closet or impenetrable garage? As we shut away and try to hide old pains and traumas we create toxic patterns. Author Donald Altman uses modern neuroscience to outline how habits and patterns can be modified with only a few minutes of attention daily. Altman first helps readers realize what their baggage… Show more

Many have pointed out the psychological benefits of clearing out the clutter in our surroundings. But what do we do with our emotional clutter — the psychological versions of the jam-packed closet or impenetrable garage? As we shut away and try to hide old pains and traumas we create toxic patterns. Author Donald Altman uses modern neuroscience to outline how habits and patterns can be modified with only a few minutes of attention daily. Altman first helps readers realize what their baggage consists of and how to transform or jettison it. He then shows how to avoid accumulating new emotional clutter. With these practices, readers address their pasts, learn to deal with the present, and cultivate the best possible futures for themselves. Show less

An authoritative book filled with mindfulness tools that deliver an essential set of engaging, practical strategies along with key research and evidence-based information. The awareness boosting methods in this guidebook offer participants a means of reappraising and observing negative and anxious thoughts, habits, pain, and stress in fresh ways that produce new insight, positive change, and a sense of hope.

Featuring over 40 easy to use, reproducible handouts and expertly crafted… Show more

An authoritative book filled with mindfulness tools that deliver an essential set of engaging, practical strategies along with key research and evidence-based information. The awareness boosting methods in this guidebook offer participants a means of reappraising and observing negative and anxious thoughts, habits, pain, and stress in fresh ways that produce new insight, positive change, and a sense of hope.

Featuring over 40 easy to use, reproducible handouts and expertly crafted, guided scripts—such as working with the breath, overcoming depression with here and now pleasantness, calming the anxious mind with sense grounding, expanding a client’s strength narrative, the stress pause S-T-O-P technique, and meditations for peace, acceptance, and re-envisioning pain—this book is ideal for clinicians wanting to integrate mindfulness into their work. Show less

This digital, hyperlinked course includes over 2-hours of guided meditation and audio training. This is a science-based program filled with references (over 140) to relevant books and research studies, as well as hyperlinks to some of the most complete mindfulness bibliographies and resources found anywhere. This book is for any level--from beginner to mindfulness veteran--who wants to deepen their practice and learn more. It can also be used by Business professionals, Teachers, Students, and… Show more

This digital, hyperlinked course includes over 2-hours of guided meditation and audio training. This is a science-based program filled with references (over 140) to relevant books and research studies, as well as hyperlinks to some of the most complete mindfulness bibliographies and resources found anywhere. This book is for any level--from beginner to mindfulness veteran--who wants to deepen their practice and learn more. It can also be used by Business professionals, Teachers, Students, and anyone who wants to develop a lasting daily mindfulness practice. Show less

Being fully in each moment leads to peace and well-being — but it’s harder than it sounds, especially in a world with constant demands on our time and attention. How do you practice mindfulness when you’re faced with difficult coworkers, overwhelming schedules, or stubborn kids? In this book, Donald Altman brings the benefits of mindfulness down to earth and into everyday life. With fifty exercises and practices to build awareness and center attention, you will discover how to savor routine… Show more

Being fully in each moment leads to peace and well-being — but it’s harder than it sounds, especially in a world with constant demands on our time and attention. How do you practice mindfulness when you’re faced with difficult coworkers, overwhelming schedules, or stubborn kids? In this book, Donald Altman brings the benefits of mindfulness down to earth and into everyday life. With fifty exercises and practices to build awareness and center attention, you will discover how to savor routine pleasures, build fulfillment in your work, enhance and heal relationships, change unhealthy habits, and connect to peace even in the midst of chaos or uncertainty. Show less

A complete Mindful Eating Self-Paced program that you can learn at home, at your own pace. The 12-Weeks to Mindful Eating Program includes:

270 Page comprehensive Workbook filled with over 30 skills covered
Guided exercises and fill-in sheets throughout
Chapter Re-cap at end of chapter
Daily Food Log for tracking weekly food choices
Integrated CD with over 60-minutes of Guided Meditations for food and eating
6-Hours of Online Guided Video Instruction that teach you the… Show more

A complete Mindful Eating Self-Paced program that you can learn at home, at your own pace. The 12-Weeks to Mindful Eating Program includes:

270 Page comprehensive Workbook filled with over 30 skills covered
Guided exercises and fill-in sheets throughout
Chapter Re-cap at end of chapter
Daily Food Log for tracking weekly food choices
Integrated CD with over 60-minutes of Guided Meditations for food and eating
6-Hours of Online Guided Video Instruction that teach you the SKILLS necessary to change how you experience food and eating.
4-Bite Mindful Eating Technique
Managing and Rating Hunger Skills
Empty-Plate Portion Control Method
Managing Food Static and Emotional Eating, and more. Show less

The increasing complexities and mysteries of life have inspired a journey back to the essential teachings of the world’s ancient religions. Drawing on basic Buddhist tenets, Living Kindness helps the seeker on that journey. The same principles that guided the historical Gautama Buddha on his path to enlightenment are here — generosity, effort, patience, ethics, simplicity and meditation, wisdom, thoughtfulness, steadfastness, equanimity, and loving-kindness. Poetically drawn stories and… Show more

The increasing complexities and mysteries of life have inspired a journey back to the essential teachings of the world’s ancient religions. Drawing on basic Buddhist tenets, Living Kindness helps the seeker on that journey. The same principles that guided the historical Gautama Buddha on his path to enlightenment are here — generosity, effort, patience, ethics, simplicity and meditation, wisdom, thoughtfulness, steadfastness, equanimity, and loving-kindness. Poetically drawn stories and anecdotes from the author’s life and the lives of his teachers demonstrate how these ten principles endure in the rituals and practices of many of the world’s great religions — and how they apply to modern living. The clarity, comfort, and guidance found in this book will help to teach and inspire sacred living. Show less

The struggle we have with food is universal. Yet many of the world's religions value the simple act of eating as a powerful means of self-discovery and spiritual transcendence. Eating with mindfulness brings us into the moment, helps us understand what it means to be alive, and connects us to the mystery and source of all living things. The power of mindfulness changes how we choose, prepare, and eat our food. It can offer us a kind of satisfaction that goes beyond our basic, physical needs… Show more

The struggle we have with food is universal. Yet many of the world's religions value the simple act of eating as a powerful means of self-discovery and spiritual transcendence. Eating with mindfulness brings us into the moment, helps us understand what it means to be alive, and connects us to the mystery and source of all living things. The power of mindfulness changes how we choose, prepare, and eat our food. It can offer us a kind of satisfaction that goes beyond our basic, physical needs. When we follow the mindful diet, we don't fill ourselves up; we are fulfilled. Show less