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12-Weeks to Mindful Eating Program™ for Individuals: 270-page Guidebook with 1 CD & 6-hours of Guided, Online Video Instruction

12-Weeks to Mindful Eating Program™ for Professionals: Leader's Guide, with 2 CDs, 85-pages of Facilitator's notes and 6-hours of Online Video

Altman's 12-Weeks to Mindful Eating Program™ weaves together a wonderful set of practices. He draws on many sources of wisdom, from neurophysiology to ancient methods of quieting the mind. Each week presents a new perspective to provide guidance in creating a healthier and more satisfying relationship to food, but without preaching. The material is both practical - and embued with spirit. Moving through the steps of the program would help anyone create both more joy in their eating - and more health.—Jean Kristeller, PhD Director, Center for the Study of Health, Religion and Spirituality, Dept. of Psychology, Indiana State University

12-Weeks to Mindful Eating Program™ is is presented in a clear, user-friendly manner. It is rich in strategies and resources that promote mindful eating and stress reduction. Most of all, it is written with loving-kindness and compassion for those who struggle with disordered eating concerns. It is an investment well worth the time and money for both practitioners and individuals who seek a timely and well-respected treatment option. This work is a testimony to the author’s gentle and caring spirit, as well as his mastery of the subject.—Jacqueline Abbott, DrPH, CEDS, RDE, LP

At last, here is a comprehensive and straightforward group manual to introduce the power of mindfulness to eating. This manual is an invaluable and effective resource. The detailed session-by-session format, worksheets, CDs, in session exercises and lecture material are a very well-designed and efficient resource that will save group leaders 40-60 hours of group preparation. This group manual will enhance your group skills with practical and clinically sound approaches to  mindfulness. 12-Weeks to Mindful Eating Program™ is a substantial contribution to the field of mindfulness and group work!—Greg Crosby MA LPC CGP Group Coordinator Kaiser Permanente Oregon and Washington; Adjunct Faculty Portland State University and Marylhurst University
Mindful Eating Meal Cards bring a deeper and more discriminating dimension to mindful eating. Each of the fifty-two cards is a meal- and snack time companion to help cultivate connection, curiosity and conscious eating. The cards are divided into six color-coded categories: Mindfulness, Letting Go, Blessings, Hunger & Taste, Contemplations and Intentions. The "Flavor Map" card asks us to consider "where on the tongue do my 10,000 taste buds sense" different flavors. One of the Blessings cards suggests that we "receive what this meal offers" instead of simply taking it. These creative cards can be used alone, in groups and in silence. They are a bountiful feast of wisdom and insight.—Inquiring Mind Magazine

Mindful Eating Meal Cards are a powerful tool to help you connect with your inner wisdom and nourish your soul. Each card is beautifully illustrated and a poem-like passage is written on the back. My favorite card is called, Where is Breath? The passage brings calm, clarity and ease to the reader as they take a bite. The meal card instructions give ideas for using the cards- daily, with meals, in a group, in silence- but the possibilities are endless. It’s a delight when new philosophies come along that take the focus off of food and onto the underlying issues that cause people to have an unhealthy relationship with themselves. This deck will help you to listen to your own wisdom and make mealtime a nurturing and fulfilling place to be. (And) for someone recovering from an eating disorder they are a powerful tool.—Lori Henry, Suite 101, Eating Disorder Columnist

I recently purchased the Meal Cards and I love them. I use them with my kids when we eat our meals. We read them and discuss a little bit. They are very useful in staying mindful for me while eating. My boys take turns when we eat meals who picks a card. They love this, the cards stay on our dining room table and then I read it to them and we talk about what the card says. Sometimes we talk about what the food tastes like or how our bodies feel. I love doing this with them. It helps me tremendously and it teaches them that their bodies and food are so amazing. Thank you for making the Meal Cards. They are a blessing to me.—Annie Banceu; In Recovery from eating disorder

This delicious printed meal is a sacred banquet. Art of the Inner Meal will artfully satisfy our hunger for spiritual fulfillment. -Lama Surya Das, author Awakening the Buddha Within

A wonderful read for anyone who struggles with food issues. -Spirit Magazine

In this effective book, Altman provides specific and practical advice. This book will appeal to a wide audience of general spirituality readers. -Publishers Weekly

His compelling accounts make for fascinating reading. - Oregonian

Altman draws on a range of religious traditions in fashioning an alternative to today's hurried, harried consumption. A useful reminder. -Kirkus Reviews

Altman's musings mahy get you to change the pace of your mealtimes.--Country Living's Healthy Living

An insightful book that will shed light into the lives of all people seeking to use food as a spiritual path and means of deep fulfillment.--Randall Fitzgerald, Contributing editor, Reader's Digest.
With a distinct sense of clarity, humor, and wisdom, these pages bring to life the very principles used by Gautama Siddhartha, the historical Buddha, to attain enlightenment. -Lama Surya Das, author Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be

Altman is open to the insights and virtues of other religions, and he includes stories and illustrations from a broad range of faith perspectives and authors...We were especially taken by Altman's insights into the wisdom of patience. -Spirituality and Health

Highly recommended! Living Kindness will inspire you to greater heights of conscious awareness. This is our wake-up call to a more meaningful and joyful life. Randall Fitzgerald, author Lucky You!

"Living Kindness illustrates heartfelt practices that can shift the balance of our world toward healing. I am touched and moved by these gentle yet powerful thoughts." -Alan Cohen, author Wisdom of the Heart

Donald Altman provides a calendar year of day-by-day meditations on food: sharing it, preparing it, worrying about it, fearing it...Sound and inspirational." --Washington Post

Recommended for anyone who wants to bring more resolve and attention to his or her eating practices...There is a treasure trove of material here for mindful eating.--Spirituality & Health Magazine

A gem of a book! The daily mindfulness practices are skillfully thought out and easy to follow. I will be using this book with clients. Bravo Altman! -Carolyn Costin, MFT, author The Eating Disorder Sourcebook

Donald Altman tackles our cultural obsession with food with a simple solution...By January 1st you'll be thinking of food in a whole new way. -Vision Magazine

What a joy to have Altman's generous portions of insight, courage, and loving advice that we can practice on a daily basis. Our relationship with food and eating will be transformed forever! -Lindsey Hall, author of Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa

For anyone who wants to know how food can heal your life. -Debbie Ford, author The Right Questions

Your Karma Is In the Refrigerator CD

Donald Altman's new CD is transforming lives. Clients of all ages report that Mr. Altman's practices resonate with their own lives. His message of mindfulness and finding deep peace is practical and inspirational. --Michael House, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Kaiser Permanente
Healing, Relaxation and Stress Reduction CD

We have listened to many tapes and CDs for meditation and healing, and I can honestly tell you that yours is exceptional. We love it. --J. & P. Nyeholt, Des Plaines, Il.

Your CD has helped me get through some episodes of mid-level anxiety. I'm glad to slow it down and even stop it at times by just using the breathing technique." --Evy M.