Mind-Body Intelligence™: A Guide to Nurturing Compassion, Inside & Out

"It is with pleasure and excitement that I've read Dr. Ellen Adelman—an experienced clinical psychologist as well as a meditation teacher—on the subject of what she calls "Mind Body Intelligence." Her ideas are clearly timely ones and she communicates them with extraordinary clarity and eloquence. Her unique contribution lies in her integration of what contemporary science has taught us about the body, brain, and mind with what a 2500 year old contemplative tradition has taught us about the healing power of meditation. Adelman's approach is both practical and sophisticated, blending meditation, movement, and the insights drawn from over twenty years of practice as a psychotherapist. I expect that her book will have a very considerable appeal to many." —David Wallin, PhD author of Attachment in Psychotherapy 2007 In recent times, meditation and mindfulness have become household words. Many people rely on meditation practices to relieve stress, enhance mental clarity, and to help us be present in our daily lives. Mind Body Intelligence™ is a unique approach that combines mindfulness meditation techniques, mindful movement, and healing meditation practices, to foster emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. With deep roots in both Western and Buddhist psychology, MBI™ empowers the practitioner to reduce suffering and promote their own healing. MBI™ practices are approached from three perspectives: Mind: promoting psychological well-being, the integration and healing of our internal world, and the ability to be present in the here and now. Body: understanding the interface between body and mind, and how to influence our physical health. Spirit: offering a path to greater self-compassion and compassion for others. You will learn to access your internal sources of wisdom and begin to engage in a working relationship with your inner characters, such as your Critical Witness. Each chapter contains detailed explanations and suggested meditations. A workbook is included that offers a basic eight-week guide to establishing your integrated MBI™ practice. You can track your progress, record observations, and find solutions to common roadblocks. Access to online meditation videos and registration for participation in on-line MBI™ classes will be provided. This easily accessible book explores some of the major sources of human suffering with warmth and compassion. It provides specific meditation instructions for healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit. Ellen M. Adelman Ph.D. is the Founder of the Sage Healing Institute for Mind Body Intelligence and the Director of PsyCare Solutions Inc., a group mental health practice.