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“This is a valued contribution, which not only summarizes the current state of knowledge, but provides some useful ideas for the next steps in mindfulness research.”

—Private Practice (on the first edition)


“Because of the breadth examined, it would be an excellent choice for a textbook….Supervising clinicians who wish to quickly access common terms, themes, and clinical applications related to meditation as well as overviews of common mindfulness-based therapies would be satisfied. Content would be readable for trainees from the practicum to postdoctoral level.”

—PsycCRITIQUES (on the first edition)


“This book appears to be a major feat in the industry…seldom does one see something this complete, detailed, well balanced by the editors, informative, solid, and reliable in not pandering to the spiritual, but rather in answering the questions it set out to address: the nature of the theory, research, and practice of mindful interventions. It belongs on your shelf.”

—Metapsychology Online Reviews (on the first edition)


“Impressive….Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, professionals.”

—Choice Reviews (on the first edition)


“Mindfulness research has blossomed into an important and complex source of knowledge about the ways that focusing attention, opening awareness, and nurturing acceptance and compassion bring about health in our lives. The second edition of this classic work, edited and authored by key leaders in this exciting field, offers a unique survey of fundamental concepts, questions still needing elaboration, and practical implications for clinical practice and organizational functioning. Each chapter offers wise, compassionate, hard-earned insights. This is a text to study and use for guiding future research and current clinical practice.”

—Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Founder, Mindsight Institute


“An excellent resource for both new and seasoned psychotherapists. Given the growing challenges of maintaining focused attention in today’s fast-paced world—particularly for therapists, who must remain present and attuned to their clients—mindfulness practices emerge as essential tools for enhancing concentration and fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships. The second edition presents an impressive and comprehensive overview of mindfulness theory, research, and practice, making it easily digestible for clinicians looking to enhance their practice and support clients’ well-being. Incorporating this book as a classroom text not only equips students with essential skills, but also encourages greater focused attention and deeper therapeutic engagement in their future work.”

—Jennifer L. Williams, PhD, LCSW, School of Social Work, Barry University


“Having been interested in the science of mindfulness for more than 30 years, I know from experience how challenging it is to keep up with the explosive growth of research. This volume is essential for all researchers, practitioners, mindfulness teachers, and students who want to understand the nature of mindfulness and its myriad effects on people’s thoughts, emotions, and behavior. I cannot imagine a more comprehensive, up-to-date, and readable compendium of scholarship in this area.”

—Mark R. Leary, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience (Emeritus), Duke University


“The second edition of the Handbook of Mindfulness captures the contemporary state of mindfulness science. There is no better single source for accessing some of the most recent and exciting developments in mindfulness research and practice. This work has great utility as a reference for scholars, educators, and practitioners. Instructors seeking a core text for a course on mindfulness should consider this book for its broad coverage of theory, basic research, and applications for diverse populations. Contributing authors include luminaries in the field; chapter topics range from foundational Buddhist theology to cutting-edge psychological perspectives and innovative treatments to promote health.”

—Joshua C. Felver, PhD, ABPP, Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, Cornell University

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Table of Contents

1. The (Further) Evolution of Mindfulness Science, Kirk Warren Brown, J. David Creswell, & Richard M. Ryan

I. Historical and Conceptual Overview of Mindfulness

2. A “Come-and-See Kind of Thing”: Why Science Cannot Establish the Value of Mindfulness, and How Cosmopolitan Conversation Might Do So, Jake H. Davis

3. Conceptualization and Operationalization of Mindfulness in Contemporary Contemplative Science, Kirk Warren Brown & Paul Grossman

II. Mindfulness in the Context of Contemporary Psychological Theory, Research, and Practice

4. Mindfulness in the Context of the Attention System, Yi-Yuan Tang & Michael I. Posner

5. Mindful Awareness and Its Role in Self-Regulation and Integrity: Evidence and Perspectives from Self-Determination Theory, Richard M. Ryan & James N. Donald

6. How a Process-Based Idionomic Approach Changes Our Understanding of Mindfulness as a Method and Process, Steven C. Hayes, Baljinder K. Sahdra, Joseph Ciarrochi, Stefan G. Hofmann, & Brandon T. Sanford

7. Mindfulness-Based Intervention Research and Applications in Black American Communities, Andrea Haidar, Elizabeth Waldron, Sunghyun Hong, Anthony Morales, & Inger Burnett-Zeigler

III. Basic Science of Mindfulness

8. Neurophenomenology, Mindfulness, and the Self, David R. Vago

9. Cognitive Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation, Marieke K. van Vugt

10. Emotional Benefits of Mindfulness, Denise Zheng, Polina Beloborodova, Kirk Warren Brown, & Joanna Arch

11. Interpersonal Benefits of Mindfulness, Daniel R. Berry

12. Did the Buddha Have a Self?: No-Self, Self, and Mindfulness in Buddhist Thought and Western Psychologies, C. Scott Rigby & Richard M. Ryan

IV. Mindfulness Interventions for Healthy Populations

13. Mindfulness Interventions for Healthy Stressed Populations, Emily K. Lindsay

14. Biological Pathways Linking Mindfulness Interventions with Health, J. David Creswell

15. Cultivating Flourishing Learning Environments in PreK–12 Settings, Patricia A. Jennings

16. Contemplative Management: Theory and Practice of an Emerging Discipline, Christopher J. Lyddy & Darren J. Good

V. Mindfulness Interventions for Clinical Populations

17. Mindfulness for Emotion Regulation and Emotion Regulation Disorders: From Traits to Mechanisms and Efficacy Studies, Simón Guendelman

18. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Depression, Amanda L. Shamblaw & Zindel V. Segal

19. Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Anxiety and Depression, Shalini Bhattacharya, Danielle Moskow Diamond, & Stefan G. Hofmann

20. How Does Mindfulness Influence Pain?, Joshua Grant

21. Mindfulness as a Treatment for Addiction: Clinical Outcomes, Biobehavioral Mechanisms, and Directions for the Future, Eric L. Garland, Anna Parisi, & R. Lynae Roberts

Author Index

Subject Index

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About the Editors

Kirk Warren Brown, PhD, is a Research Faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. His research centers on the importance of awareness of internal states and behavior for healthy human functioning, with a particular interest in the value of mindfulness training to enhance emotion regulation, self-regulation, and personal and collective well-being. Dr. Brown has been named among the top 1.5% most cited authors in all fields of science. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the Society for Social and Personality Psychology, and the American Psychological Association.

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J. David Creswell, PhD, is the William Dietrich II Chair Professor in Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. He conducts research on stress and coping, with a focus on pathways linking mindfulness meditation training with health. Dr. Creswell is a recipient of early career awards from the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, the American Psychosomatic Society, and the Social, Personality, and Health Network.

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Richard M. Ryan, PhD, is Professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at the Australian Catholic University. He is also Distinguished Professor in the College of Education at Ewha Womans University, Republic of Korea, and Visiting Professor at the Dyson School of Engineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom. A clinical psychologist and co-developer of self-determination theory, Dr. Ryan has authored over 450 papers and books. He is listed among the world’s top 25 scientists, and has been named the most cited psychological researcher. He is also a recipient of multiple distinguished career awards related to the study of self, identity, motivation, and education.

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• All titles by Richard M. Ryan

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Contributors

Joanna Arch, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

Polina Beloborodova, PhD, Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Daniel R. Berry, PhD, Department of Psychology, Radford University, Radford, VA

Shalini Bhattacharya, Msc, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, and Division of Psychiatry, University College London, United Kingdom

Kirk Warren Brown, PhD, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Joseph Ciarrochi, PhD, Institute of Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, Australia

J. David Creswell, PhD, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Jake H. Davis, PhD, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom

Danielle Moskow Diamond, PhD, Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

James N. Donald, PhD, University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Eric L. Garland, PhD, Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion and Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA

Darren J. Good, PhD, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Joshua A. Grant, PhD, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany

Paul Grossman, PhD, European Center for Mindfulness, Freiburg, Germany, and Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland

Simón Guendelman, MD, PhD, Institute of Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Andrea Haidar, MS, MA, LCSW, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV

Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany

Sunghyun H. Hong, MS, MSW, Department of Psychology and School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Patricia A. Jennings, MEd, PhD, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Emily K. Lindsay, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Christopher J. Lyddy, PhD, School of Business, Providence College, Providence, RI

Anthony Morales, BS, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Anna Parisi, PhD, Department of Social Work, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Michael I. Posner, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

C. Scott Rigby, PhD, Immersyve, Inc., Celebration, FL

R. Lynae Roberts, PhD, Koda Health, Houston, TX

Richard M. Ryan, PhD, Institute of Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, Australia, and College of Education, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea

Baljinder K. Sahdra, PhD, Institute of Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, Australia

Brandon T. Sanford, PhD, Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Zindel V. Segal, PhD, CPsych, Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science, University of Toronto Scarborough, Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Canada

Amanda L. Shamblaw, PhD, Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science, University of Toronto Scarborough, Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Canada

Yi-Yuan Tang, PhD, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

David R. Vago, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Marieke K. van Vugt, PhD, Bernoulli Institute of Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands

Elizabeth M. Waldron, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Denise Yiran Zheng, PhD, Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

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Audience

Clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurses; social, personality, and health psychologists; also of interest to scholars in religious studies.

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Course Use

May serve as a supplemental text in graduate-level courses.

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Previous editions published by Guilford:

First Edition, © 2015
ISBN: 9781462525935

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New to this edition:

• Most chapters are new or extensively updated.
• Chapters on emotion regulation processes and interventions for chronic pain.
• Chapters on interventions in school and work settings.
• Chapter on adapting mindfulness-based research and interventions for Black communities.
• Chapters on neurophenomenology, process-based research, and Buddhist philosophy.