Mindful Psychology - Mindfulness is an open, accepting, non-judgmental awareness.

"Book of the Month! If, as Henry Thoreau says, ‘An honest book is the noblest work of man’ then Thomas Bien has produced a noble work. […] Dr. Bien skillfully weaves through his book the essentials of Buddhism, of which he has an excellent understanding. […] Dr. Bien’s writing is ardent and personal. Because it is in an unusually personal tone the reader connects with the writer without the barrier that is often present in books for professionals. It has an easy flow. It is an engaging read. Replete with exercises for the therapist outside of the consulting room, as well as practical suggestions for the therapeutic interaction itself, the book covers a wide territory. […] Mindful Therapy has a kinship with Carl Rogers and On Becoming a Person. The general reader will easily appreciate from this book the salutary effects of the practice of mindfulness, and the interconnection of mindfulness and emotional well-being. The book is especially targeted to mental health professionals and any psychotherapist reading Dr. Bien’s book, and taking it to heart, can only benefit. The practice of mindfulness, and the peace, respect and kindness that it brings, in psychotherapy and in life, is an ennobling endeavor. This is Dr. Bien’s message, and it is unpretentiously expressed in this fine book."—Wildmind Newsletter

"This is a gem of a book.."-Jeremy D. Safran, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training at the New School for Social Research, and editor of Psychoanalysis and Buddhism: An Unfolding Dialogue

" Mindful Therapy is complementary, not contradictory, to scientific psychology, manifesting compassion, love, and wisdom as an antidote to the mindless application of therapy techniques. Furthermore, though writing in the language of psychotherapy, Dr. Bien has a pastor's heart. " --William R. Miller, Ph.D., co-author of Motivational Interviewing and Practical Psychology for Pastors.

In this book, Tom Bien explains in a very understandable way the essence of mindfulness and describes how it can be immediately applied in practice and in everyday life. This book will be valuable not just to psychotherapists, but to anyone searching for peace and understanding. --Michael J. Dougher, Ph.D., co-editor of Acceptance and Change.

"For both therapists and clients, this clear and engaging book makes the Buddha's teachings, and the practices of mindfulness and compassion, directly applicable and relevant to psychotherapy." - Dr. Jeff Brantley, Duke Medical School, author of Calming Your Anxious Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Anxiety, Fear, and Panic

“ Dr. Bien’s insights should appeal to anyone who has ever wondered how Buddhist philosophy could directly enhance their ability to care for others.”- David R. Shlim, M.D., co-author of Medicine and Compassion: A Tibetan Lama’s Guidance for Caregivers

"In Mindful Therapy, clinical psychologist Thomas Bien presents a clear approach to psychotherapy with an exquisite singleness of purpose: to help put an end to suffering. Mindful Therapy is an elegant guide for both novice and veteran therapists alike."--Mark Brady, Ph.D., editor of The Wisdom of Listening

"This is a clear, wise, and helpful book. It spells out the kind of intelligence we need to get through our days and transcend ourselves. If everyone knew the wisdom contained here, we could live in a peaceful world. --Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and Dark Nights of the Soul

"Finding the Center Within is a practical manual on the practice of mindfulness which can help many people embody their Buddha nature and become radiant and peaceful beings. It provides easy steps for practicing mindfulness in day to day living. " --Thich Nhat Hanh, Author of Being Peace

"I recommend this to all seekers..." --Lama Surya Das, Author of Awakening the Buddha Within

"Wise and clear. A further step in the art and science of healing." --Stephen Levine, Author of A Year to Live

"This book's central message of healing, catalyzed through the practice of mindfulness, will speak broadly to people living lives untethered from their center as well as to the mental health practitioners interested in helping them." --Zindel Segal, Ph.D., coauthor of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Depression.

Mindful Recovery: A Spiritual Path to Healing from Addiction
~Thomas Bien, Beverly Bien

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