Paper based on Book of Your Choice

All learners will choose a book to read that is of interest to you from the following list. The paper will be 2 – 3 pages and address the points outlined below.

The paper must address and will be graded on the following components:

Name of Book and Author
Explain the major themes or concepts discussed in the book. (5 points)
Integrate those themes/concepts to the content covered in this class. (5 points)
Discuss how you were able to apply what you learned from this book to your life this quarter. (5 points)
Share how you intend to apply these concepts or skills in the future so they become part of your day to day living. (5 points)

Reading List for End of Quarter Paper

Mindfulness & Radical Acceptance

Tara Brach
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha
True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart
Pema Chodron
Comfortable with Uncertainty
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Meditation Is Not What You Think (the what and the why of mindfulness)
Falling Awake (the how of mindfulness)
The Healing Power of Mindfulness (science of mindfulness and what is known about its potential for handling stress, pain, and illness more effectively)
Mindfulness for All: The Wisdom to Transform the World (mindfulness is applicable and relevant not just to our own individual bodies and wellbeing, but to the body politic and the future of humanity)
Full Catastrophe Living: How to Cope with Stress, Pain, and Illness using Mindfulness Meditation
Jack Kornfield
The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology
Thich Nhat Hanh
The Miracle of Mindfulness
Dan Siegel
Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence
The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being
Eckhart Tolle
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Lifes Purpose

Neuropsychology

Rick Hanson
Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence
Claude M. Steele
Whistling Vivaldi: How stereotypes affect us and what we can do
Dan Siegel
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation

Positive Psychology

Martin Seligman-
Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being
The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist’s Journey from Helplessness to Optimism
Gabriele Oettingen
Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation
Sharon Salzberg
Lovingkindness: The revolutionary art of happiness.

Relationships

Marshall Rosenberg
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, Second Edition
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)

Self-Compassion

Kristin Neff
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Christopher Germer
The mindful path to self-compassion: Freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions.
Bren Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think Youre Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

Values, Meaning, Career

Martha Beck
Finding Your North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live
Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life

 

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