{"title":"Books by Ronald D. Siegel","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781462538355","title":"The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary","description":"“Did I sound stupid?” “Should I have sent that email?” “How do I look?” Many of us spend a lot of time feeling self-conscious and comparing ourselves to others. Why do we judge ourselves so relentlessly? Why do we strive so hard to be special or successful, or to avoid feeling rejected? When psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Ronald Siegel realized that he, as well as most of his clients, was caught in a cycle of endless self-evaluation, he decided to do something about it. This engaging, empowering guide sheds light on this very human habit--and explains how to break it. Through illuminating stories and exercises, practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use), and guided meditations with accompanying audio downloads, Dr. Siegel invites you to stop obsessing so much about how you measure up. Instead, by accepting the extraordinary gift of being ordinary, you can build stronger connections with others and get more joy out of life.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300192301429,"sku":"9781462538355","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781462538355_4e66ebe8-78c8-44ab-855a-bf75963ab6d0.jpg?v=1788791391"},{"product_id":"9781462527731","title":"Sitting Together","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide helps therapists from virtually any specialty or theoretical orientation choose and adapt mindfulness practices most likely to be effective with particular patients, while avoiding those that are contraindicated. The authors provide a wide range of meditations that build the core skills of focused attention, mindfulness, and compassionate acceptance. Vivid clinical examples show how to weave the practices into therapy, tailor them to each patient's needs, and overcome obstacles. Therapists also learn how developing their own mindfulness practice can enhance therapeutic relationships and personal well-being. The Appendix offers recommendations for working with specific clinical problems. Free audio downloads (narrated by the authors) and accompanying patient handouts for selected meditations from the book are available at \u003ci\u003ewww.sittingtogether.com\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee also \u003ci\u003eMindfulness and Psychotherapy, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Christopher K. Germer, Ronald D. Siegel, and Paul R. Fulton, which reviews the research on therapeutic applications of mindfulness and delves into treatment of specific clinical problems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300420497781,"sku":"9781462527731","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781462527731_faca523a-ea0a-4993-a4b6-686bffb32692.jpg?v=1786020535"},{"product_id":"the-mindfulness-solution","title":"The Mindfulness Solution","description":"Mindfulness offers a path to well-being and tools for coping with life's inevitable hurdles. And though mindfulness may sound exotic, you can cultivate it--and reap its proven benefits--without special training or lots of spare time. Trusted therapist and mindfulness expert Dr. Ronald Siegel shows exactly how in this inviting guide. You'll get effective strategies to use while driving to work, walking the dog, or washing the dishes, plus tips on creating a formal practice routine in as little as 20 minutes a day. Flexible, step-by-step action plans will help you become more focused and efficient in daily life; cope with difficult feelings, such as anger and sadness; deepen your connection to your spouse or partner; feel more rested and less stressed; curb unhealthy habits; find relief from anxiety and depression; and resolve stress-related pain, insomnia, and other physical problems. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: www.mindfulness-solution.com. Start living a more balanced life--today.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57484127732085,"sku":"9781606232941","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781606232941.jpg?v=1786266163"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-ronald-d-siegel.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}