A New Approach to Self-Help - excerpts from the book "Make Room for Happiness"

Recommended Books and Websites on Relaxation, Meditation, Health, Self-Change, and Happiness

Recommended Websites

American Institute of Stress

A not-for-profit organization established in 1978 as a clearinghouse for stress-related information. Its founding members included Hans Selye, Linus Pauling, Alvin Toffler, Bob Hope, Michael DeBakey, and Herbert Benson.
www.stress.org

The Mind/Body Medical Institute

Founded by Dr. Herbert Benson, author of The Relaxation Response.
www.mbmi.org

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

A member of the National Institutes of Health
www.nccam.nih.gov

Progressive Relaxation

Describes the original mindbody relaxation technique developed by Dr. Edmund Jacobson of the University of Chicago in the 1920s.
www.progressiverelaxation.org

Preventive Medicine Research Institute

Dr. Dean Ornish’s program for reversing heart disease is a medically proven program for treating heart disease that uses exercise, nutrition, and mindbody relaxation.
www.pmri.org

Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center

Founded by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zin, whose meditation program is used in a number of hospitals.
www.umassmed.edu/cfm/index.aspx

The Chopra Center

Dr. Deepak Chopra's health and wellness program that uses mindbody relaxation and meditation among other things.
www.chopra.com

The Weil Foundation

Dr. Andrew Weil's health and wellness program that uses mindbody relaxation among other things.
www.drweil.com

DharmaNet

A meditation and Buddhist information site established in 1991.
www.dharmanet.org

Recommended Books

Links to books on www.amazon.com

Happiness and Self-Change Books

Dalai Lama

Hugh Prather

Deepak Chopra

Health Books

Andrew Weil

Dean Ornish

Deepak Chopra

Perfect Health

Self-Esteem Books

Nathaniel Branden

Six Pillars of Self-Esteem

David Burns

Ten Days to Self-Esteem

Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning

Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques

Relationship Books

John Gottman

Cognitive Therapy Books

David Burns

Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky

Mind Over Mood

Aaron Beck

Meditation Books

Herbert Benson

The Relaxation Response

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Wherever You Go, There You Are

Chris Prentiss

Zen and the Art of Happiness

Shunryu Suzuki

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Thich Naht Hanh

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Home Four Laws of Happiness Self-Esteem Health & Heart Disease Relationships Weight Loss Depression Addiction Anxiety Pain Relief Psychotherapy Mindbody Relaxation See the Book The Author Recommended List Quotes Bibliography Website Policies Contact Press Room	Recommended Books and Websites on Relaxation, Meditation, Health, Self-Change, and Happiness Recommended Websites American Institute of Stress A not-for-profit organization established in 1978 as a clearinghouse for stress-related information. Its founding members included Hans Selye, Linus Pauling, Alvin Toffler, Bob Hope, Michael DeBakey, and Herbert Benson. www.stress.org The Mind/Body Medical Institute Founded by Dr. Herbert Benson, author of The Relaxation Response. www.mbmi.org National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine A member of the National Institutes of Health www.nccam.nih.gov Progressive Relaxation Describes the original mindbody relaxation technique developed by Dr. Edmund Jacobson of the University of Chicago in the 1920s. www.progressiverelaxation.org Preventive Medicine Research Institute Dr. Dean Ornish’s program for reversing heart disease is a medically proven program for treating heart disease that uses exercise, nutrition, and mindbody relaxation. www.pmri.org Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center Founded by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zin, whose meditation program is used in a number of hospitals. www.umassmed.edu/cfm/index.aspx The Chopra Center Dr. Deepak Chopra's health and wellness program that uses mindbody relaxation and meditation among other things. www.chopra.com The Weil Foundation Dr. Andrew Weil's health and wellness program that uses mindbody relaxation among other things. www.drweil.com DharmaNet A meditation and Buddhist information site established in 1991. www.dharmanet.org Recommended Books Links to books on www.amazon.com Happiness and Self-Change Books Dalai Lama The Art of Happiness How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life How to Expand Love: Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships Hugh Prather Notes to Myself How to Live In the World and Still Be Happy I Will Never Leave You Deepak Chopra Seven Spiritual Laws The Book of Secrets Health Books Andrew Weil Healthy Aging 8 Weeks to Optimum Health Dean Ornish Dr. Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better Deepak Chopra Perfect Health Self-Esteem Books Nathaniel Branden Six Pillars of Self-Esteem David Burns Ten Days to Self-Esteem Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques Relationship Books John Gottman The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work The Relationship Cure 10 Lessons to Transform You Marriage Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child Cognitive Therapy Books David Burns Feeling Good: Revised and Updated The Feeling Good Handbook Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky Mind Over Mood Aaron Beck Anxiety and Depression Workbook for Dummies Love Is Never Enough Meditation Books Herbert Benson The Relaxation Response Jon Kabat-Zinn Wherever You Go, There You Are Chris Prentiss Zen and the Art of Happiness Shunryu Suzuki Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind Thich Naht Hanh Peace Is Every Step: The Path pf Mindfulness The Miracle of Mindfulness Anger Next Page >	See a larger image of the Book Read the First Chapter Read the Reviews Buy from Indigo.ca
DISCLAIMER: This website and the book it is based on contain general medical information and are not tailored to the needs of a specific individual. Every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy, however they are not complete and they may contain mistakes. Use them as general guides only. You should always consult your physician when making decisions about your health. Neither the author nor the publisher of the book or the website shall be liable or responsible for any loss, injury, or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in the book or the website. LINK to THIS SITE. If you like this site, please create a link to it somewhere on your website or blog so that this site can be better recognized by search engines. All websites are free to link to any page, if they reference: (www.MakeRoomForHappiness.org by Dr. Steven Melemis). ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this website may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the author. The only exceptions are the ability to link to this site, and reviewers who may quote brief passages in a review. Copyright © 2007 by Steven M. Melemis.
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