Though this is designed as a self study program, you are encouraged to contact me should you have any questions or if I can assist you in any way.

Kathy Solomon

Integrative Medicine Department

757-534-5555 ext. 228

kathleen.solomon@rivhs.com

This is your GUIDE to help you use the

Mindful Awareness Study Program

at your own pace, when and wherever you would like.

These are suggestions to get you started:

1. Listen to the Introduction to Mindful Awareness on Disc 1 Track 1.

2. Read Illusions, Perceptions and Awareness Introduction and complete the "Illusion" exercises.

3. Listen to Illusions, Perceptions and Awareness on Disc 1 Track 2.

4. Listen to Journey Through the Body on Disc 1 Track 3. You may find it beneficial to listen to this daily and/or during treatments.

5. Read the collection of Inspiring Poetry.

6. Keep a notebook with you while going through the exercises for your thoughts, poetry or stories; for you sketches, doodles or artistry; and for things to remember, people, places or things.

7. Disc 2 is an introduction to the practice of silent meditation for those who would like to continue their practice.

***RESOURCES***

Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Featured on the PBS series, Healing and the Mind, with Bill Moyers, a best seller explains the principles of mindfulness.

Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hahn

The path of mindfulness in everyday life.

The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by H.H. the Dalai Lama

Here For Now: Living Well with Cancer Through Mindfulness by Elana Rosenbaum

Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn

***NOTE***

The Mindful Awareness Self Study Program of Peninsula Cancer Institute is modeled on the "Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program" at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Kathy Solomon attended a professional training seminar under the direction of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the original director, and Dr. Saki Santorelli, the current director, of the program at UMass.