Learned Mindfulness: Physician Engagement and M.D. Wellness discusses the original technique of "Learned Mindfulness" developed by Dr. Ninivaggi to combat stress and burnout. In this book, Dr. Ninivaggi uses his Integrity Mindfulness model as a tool to manage stress, prevent burnout, and broaden quality of life, ultimately promoting well-being. Helping physicians ultimately helps patients and extends to the public enhancement of greater equanimity. The book provides readers with background information on the origins of mindfulness and details step-by-step directions on how to use the original technique. - First book to introduce the technique of learned mindfulness - Useful to psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, and all suffering from stress and burnout - Provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply the model to their patients

Frank John Ninivaggi, M.D., is an associate attending physician, Yale-New Haven Hospital, assistant clinical professor of child psychiatry Yale University School of Medicine's Child Study Center, and psychiatric director of the Devereux-Glenholme School in Washington, Connecticut.

Learned Mindfulness: Physician Engagement and M.D. Wellness discusses the original technique of "Learned Mindfulness" developed by Dr. Ninivaggi to combat stress and burnout. In this book, Dr. Ninivaggi uses his Integrity Mindfulness model as a tool to manage stress, prevent burnout, and broaden quality of life, ultimately promoting well-being. Helping physicians ultimately helps patients and extends to the public enhancement of greater equanimity. The book provides readers with background information on the origins of mindfulness and details step-by-step directions on how to use the original technique.

• First book to introduce the technique of learned mindfulness
• Useful to psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, and all suffering from stress and burnout
• Provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply the model to their patients

Part I: Mindfulness Perspective 1. Consciousness and Awareness: East and West 2. Modern Mindfulness

Part II: Emotional Awareness and Mindfulness 3. Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness 4. Learned Mindfulness - An Emotional Intelligence Perspective

Part III: Integrity: Mindfulness Engaged 5. Authentic Integrity: A Premier Character Strength 6. Physician Wellness: Engaging Mindfulness