In the 43rd episode, Dr. Knabb discusses interpersonal mindfulness, including its Christian equivalent, Christian contemplation and practicing God's presence in relational exchanges. Specifically, he explores what the secular clinical psychology literature has to say about the topic, then explores classic Christian spiritual writings from Francis de Sales, Thomas Merton, and Brother Lawrence. He concludes with a short practice to help 21st century Christ followers to practice God's presence in relational exchanges throughout the day to move toward improved mental, relational, and spiritual health.
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Mindfulness. https://dictionary.apa.org/mindfulness
Bishop, S. R., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N. D., Carmody, J., & Devins, G. (2004). Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11(3), 230.
Brother Lawrence. (2015). The practice of the presence of God. ICS Publications.
de Sales, F. (2011). Treatise on the love of God. Paraclete Press.
Feldman, G., Hayes, A., Kumar, S., Greeson, J., & Laurenceau, J. P. (2007). Mindfulness and emotion regulation: The development and initial validation of the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised (CAMS-R). Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 29, 177-190.
Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. Hyperion.
Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.
Merton, T. (1961). New seeds of contemplation. Abbey of Gethsemani, Inc.
Merton, T. (1996). Contemplative prayer. Image.
Pratscher, S. D., Wood, P. K., King, L. A., & Bettencourt, B. A. (2019). Interpersonal mindfulness: Scale development and initial construct validation. Mindfulness, 10, 1044-1061.