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Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a persistent one
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 See the WELL-BEING BLOG for Additional Articles, Videos + Recordings
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BOOKS
(click on title for link)

Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition): Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness  Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD

True Refuge Tara Brach PhD


The Biology of Belief  Bruce Lipton PhD.

Dying to Be Me  Anita Moorjani

Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation  Dan Siegel, MD

The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being  Dan Siegel, MD

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain  Dan Siegel, MD

The Mind's Own Physician: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama on the Healing Power of Meditation  Richard Davidson, PhD, Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself  Kristen Neff, PhD

Self-Compassion Step by Step: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself  Kristen Neff, PhD
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Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha  Tara Brach, PhD
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Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program  Sharon Salzberg

Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence  Rick Hanson, PhD


The Upside of Stress- Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It
 Kelly McGonigal, PhD

The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love-Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits.  Judson Brewer, MD


​GUIDED MEDITATIONS ONLINE
(click links to access websites)
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC)

​Insight LA

Contemplative Mind in Life


Mindful

Mindful Self-Compassion

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​SELECTED VIDEOS

  • Gratefulness.org






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​ONLINE RESOURCES
(click links to access sites)

  • New York Times Meditation Articles and Guides
  • Self-Compassion.org (Kristen Neff's Website)​



APPS
  • Insight Timer (Iphone and Android)
  • Breethe (Iphone and Android)
  • 10% Happier (Iphone only)
  • Eat Right Now (Iphone and Android)​
























 shell@accesswellbeing.org
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  • Home
  • About Shell
  • Classes
    • Mindfulness Techniques: Introduction
    • Mindfulness Techniques: 5 Week Series
    • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
    • Cancer Survivorship + Education >
      • Living Well Beyond Cancer
  • Meditations
    • Guided Mindfulness Meditations
    • Mindfulness of Body + Breath
    • Body Scan
    • Lovingkindness + Compassion Meditation
  • Coaching
  • Contact
  • Well-being Blog
  • Resources