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The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD: An 8-Step Program for Strengthening Attention, Managing Emotions, and Achieving Your Goals by [Lidia Zylowska MD, Daniel Siegel]

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Don’t let adult ADHD stand in your way—this 8-step mindfulness program provides you with the tools you need to stay focused and confident in all areas of your life

Do you:

• Have trouble paying attention and staying on task?
• Suffer from disorganization, procrastination, or forgetfulness?
• Have difficulty with restlessness or trouble managing strong feelings such as anger and frustration?
• Struggle with self-doubt and difficulty following through?
• In a way that causes problems in your relationships or your work?

If so, you may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—like an estimated 8 million adults in this country. Physician-researcher Dr. Lidia Zylowska has created an 8-step program for using mindfulness practice (attention and awareness training) to overcome the symptoms of ADHD. The program includes practices such as sitting meditation, body awareness, thoughtful speaking and listening, development of self-acceptance, mindful self-coaching, cultivation of a balanced view of thoughts and emotions, and more. Dr. Zylowska educates readers about ADHD, helping them to understand how their ADHD brain works and how they can use mindful awareness to work with their challenges. She also explains how the mindful approach can be combined with other treatments, including medications, to boost self-improvement.

This book is accompanied by an audio program of guided mindfulness exercises for successfully managing ADHD. The introduction to the book, titled “Dear Reader,” includes a link to the free downloadable audio files.

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Paris Cornwell

The beautiful burden

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023

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Mindfulness has made me aware of my tendencies as an adult with ADHD. This awareness and tips from this book have allowed me to control some of these tendencies and habits. They have also allowed Mr to control my responses to my emotions and be present with loved ones. This book has changed my life through deliberate practice and understanding. I am grateful.

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robin may-davis

great addition!

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2012

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Dr Zylowska has put together an eight point plan to integrate mindfulness meditation to improve focus and emotional regulation. Her book is grounded in research and is full of references looking at both ADHD and applications of meditation, but does not read at all like a textbook. She has structured her book in a way that has a flow to it, but also is broken up enough so one could read it in pieces- ideal for someone with ADHD who might not be able to digest it all at once. It provides data from studies well blended with personal examples which keep the material from being too abstract or intellectual. Though not a true workbook, it includes written exercises as well as a CD with guided exercises that one can practice on his or her own.

Her eight point plan includes breathing techniques, being aware of both your body and mind, listening skills, regulating thought, actions, and emotions. In each section she spends time presenting the theory and data behind why this element needs to be addressed and gives personal examples. She then moves on to teach how to apply these techniques in a step by step fashion. Much of it is broken into bullet points and sections which make the approach seem less daunting. Then she comes toward the end of the book to discuss integrating the tools presented to pull it together.

As a provider who has treated adults with ADHD, primarily with medications, this new book and approach to treatment seems a great compliment to the field. She does not discourage people to using medications if they decide that this might be helpful, but sees her mindfulness exercises as something one could do as an alternative or additive approach. I think it is great to incorporate new behavioral health tools and enhance one's self care. I welcome more research into this area for many of our mental health conditions.

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J.D.Wulff

Ommmm for Pete Sakes!

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2013

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OK, I love hiking in the woods. But I don't hug trees, drive a Volvo, or wear Birkenstocks. And I don't spend my afternoons sitting on a pillow contemplating the meaning of life. I have better ways of finding tranquility and bliss. That said, I did find this book useful.

While the title implies that it is for adults with ADD/ADHD, it is useful for most anyone. If you have ever had trouble following a conversation, if you have ever read a dozen pages of a book and wondered what the heck you just read, then ADD or not, this book will be helpful to you.

The book provides a useful set of exercises for developing concentration and maintaining focus. The exercises build on each other in a clear and effective way. For me, the book is a valuable addition to my management strategies library.

So, if you find that terms like "posture of dignity" and "celestial enlightenment" are real turn-offs, it's OK. Buy this book anyway, as an addition to your Stephen Covey collection. Just consider it another business tool. As you and I know, the true pathway to Nirvana is not found when you're sitting cross-legged on a satin pillow. It's found when you're buckled into the firm, leather seat of an M3. This book will just help you get there faster. Or stay there if you've already arrived. Buy it.

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S. Kirby

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Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2016

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As a professional, clinician, researcher in ADHD and as a PERSON with severe ADHD and other LD, I think this book is very good for the lay person. The chapters are going to be very helpful for those who have yet to explore mindfulness for the benefit of ADHD. I do find them a tad "dry" to read though, it's not a huge critique, it's just as an ADHD professional I have a hard time with anything that doesn't "click" immediately. I can skim enough to get the gist because I know this material very well, but nothing about the writing was particularly "pulling." I do love the CD that comes with it and I think if you are a professional who works with people who has ADHD, this would be a great staple, either to help you practice with them in session for mindfulness OR to have them use as a "at home guide." I used the emotional regulation chapter the other night when i was feeling particularly reactive and listened to the CD and it had me calm much faster than usual and able to go back to my discussion and no nasty "aftereffects" of being anxious, frustrated, or tongue tied. Overall, well worth the money if you are looking for this type of information for self-help or to use as a therapist with your patients.

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Virginia Lore

Good introduction to mindfulness; short on practical tips.

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020

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I'm 54 and have a regular meditation practice, but I was diagnosed with ADHD last year. This book was the one recommended by my psychologist. I would say it's GREAT for someone new to mindfulness or someone who doesn't meditate. It's well written and easy to read (I read it in three days, and that's a pretty short time for me). It kept my interest, which isn't easy to do.

But for someone who already brings mindfulness into areas where I am challenged, I found this book long on theory and short on practical tips. For me, it didn't offer much that was very helpful. Mostly it just reminded me to focus on encoding things into my memory by being mindful when I put things down or when I need to concentrate on something.

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