Podcast appearances and mentions of michael tompkins

In part two of this very special Age Wise episode on hoarding, expert Dr. Michael Tompkins speaks with Silver Solutions CEO, Dan Lagani about the importance of seeking outside help, what success looks like, and the critical role that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy plays in ongoing success.

In this special two-part episode of Age Wise, Dr. Michael Tompkins, a clinical professor at UC Berkeley and co-founder of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, explains how to identify a range of hoarding behaviors, the critical safety risks they pose to older adults, and the most effective strategies for family caregivers to address both the clutter and underlying emotional triggers to avoid future issues.

Lauren Williams, a certified professional organizer, sorts it all out for Leah: how hoarding relates to OCD, depression, and dementia, how it begins, and how declutterers help hoarders and their families.  She even leaves space for hope and humor! Additional resources: Casualuncluttering.com NAPO.netChildrenofhoarders.com Digging Out by Michael Tompkins and Tamra Hart Buried in Treasures by David Tolin, Randy Frost, Gail Steketee The Hoarding Handbook by Christiana Bratiotis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac"George Carlin Talks about 'Stuff'" CappyNJhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYzlSNHapA"Jerry Seinfeld Standup" The Tonight Show

Michael Tompkins got his start as a registered nurse, but he soon answered the call of hospitality. After many years as CEO of hotel brands including Miraval, Michael now helps luxury hospitality companies identify top-tier talent. Michael and Susan talk about surprising salary statistics, why hotels must support women, and how the spirit of hospitality sometimes includes dropping trou tableside.

Beginning his professional career as a Registered Nurse, Michael has parlayed his lifelong interest in health and wellness into an amazing career as Health & Healing Director, resort and property CEO, Chairman of ISPA, and Partner in an industry-leading recruiting firm for spa and hospitality. All while continuing to be the nicest, most humble man imaginable; it's wonderful to hear about his journey.

Do you want better sleep? Well, then you might just have to stop wearing your sleep tracker!!! What???

Michael Tompkins explains how to help a hoarder, Laura Fuentes teaches how to make healthy fall treats, Guillermo Reyes discusses what the future of theater looks like, Don Goeway teaches how to find your own happiness.

On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Michael Tompkins cover a transdiagnostic approach to treating emotional disorders, such as anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Dr. Tompkins, who has authored several books on this topic and is board certified in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), shares these disorders have similar mechanisms of avoidance, either emotional or behavioral. Therefore, the common ingredients to treatment for these disorders involve willingness and experiential approach. These two areas create a feedback loop; as someone becomes more willing to have anxious thoughts, engage in behaviors, or try new things, they are more likely to then approach those situations or thoughts, thus increasing their self-efficacy and beliefs they can continue to be willing to engage. Dr. Tompkins provides numerous examples of this phenomenon, and he shares his strategies with clients when treatment needs to shift to focus on one of these areas to keep the feedback loop in balance. Tune in to learn more about these concepts and their importance in treatment for emotional disorders! Resources: Keep up with Dr. Tomkins http://sfbacct.com/ Book - The Anxiety and Depression Workbook https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Depression-Workbook-Effective-Techniques/dp/1684036143 Book - Zero to 60 https://www.amazon.com/Zero-60-Frustration-Everyday-Irritations/dp/143383247X Beck Institute https://beckinstitute.org/ International OCD Foundation https://iocdf.org/ Anxiety and Depression Association of America https://adaa.org/ Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

It's a stressful time, and it's difficult even for those with a naturally sunny personality to maintain the mood they want. So what about those of us who are coping with unwanted sadness, depression or irritability? And why does stigma still make it difficult to openly discuss these experiences? We have therefore asked Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of California Berkeley and of psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco, to join Dr. Brad Berman, M.D., for an hour of Q&A to discuss your questions about managing the sadder moods at this time of COVID-19. Learn how taking even small steps can help you to improve your mood, outlook and perhaps even help you feel more hopeful. Just write your questions on the chat channel during the talk, and we will forward them to Drs. Hinshaw and Berman anonymously for their answers. Our previous discussion about anxiety with Dr. Michael Tompkins used a similar format, and it was extremely successful. There were great questions that received excellent practical answers, so be sure to attend and ask those questions! Remember, thousands of people will download the podcast afterwards; the answer you get may lighten the day for hundreds of subsequent listeners. MLF ORGANIZER Brad Berman NOTES MLF: Personal Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A renowned expert on the intersection of health and hospitality, Michael Tompkins shares his opinions on senior living from his perspective as partner in Hutchinson Consulting, a leading recruitment and consulting firm in hospitality and wellness. Michael discusses opportunities for hospitality professionals to move into the senior living space to create new programming and deliver a high level of service. About Michael A visionary leader in the luxury hospitality, wellness, and spa industries, Michael G. Tompkins has led celebrated brands to success for more than two decades. He is a partner with St. Louis based Hutchinson Consulting, where he helps build leading teams for luxury hospitality and spa brands. In 2018 Tompkins led the recruitment company into Senior Living, bringing experts from hospitality and wellness as a product differentiator into this industry, where bringing hospitality to care is a desirable new trend. He transitioned from healthcare as a registered nurse manager in long term care to hospitality with Canyon Ranch Health Resorts as part of their executive management team. Then as Vice President of Hotels and Spas for Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Tompkins led their team to be the first property in US history east of the Mississippi to have two Four Diamond AAA Hotels, garnering Best New US Spa for Skana Spa, and earning New York State Hospitality Association's Hotel Executive of the Year. From there Tompkins helped reposition Miraval Resorts in Tucson, AZ starting as General Manager then promoted to President/ CEO of Miraval Resorts. During his seven-year tenure at Miraval, Tompkins led the brand to an unprecedented 46 industry awards in one year, building one of the most successful hotel real estate projects in the country, the Villas at Miraval, and creating strategic partnerships with National Geographic, Dr. Andrew Weil Integrative Wellness Center, and the Miraval Life in Balance Spa with Clarins. After assisting in the successful majority sale of the Miraval brand, Tompkins repositioned Hilton Head Health in 2014 and 2015 building Indigo Spa, 2015's Best New US Spa and topped lists as Best Weight Loss Resort in the US. In 2014 and 2015, Tompkins helped raise capital to build and launch a new hybrid of concierge medicine blended with spa, fitness, and nutrition in a community center at PALM Health in St. Louis, Mo. Tompkins is a Past Chairman of the International Spa Association (ISPA) where he served on its board for seven years. He is an author or contributing author to four books on health and wellness, and is a sought-after global keynote. Considered a leading expert in his field, he has appeared on Fox Business News, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal Television, and the celebrity reality show Giuliana and Bill. Key Takeaways: The consumerism surrounding aging services is going to be Paramount. This new consumer has substantially higher discretionary income and they are looking for a lifestyle that encourages wellness. Hospitality intersects with senior living because wealthy boomers are used to the good life and are looking for the luxury amenities found in a resort environment, along with 5-star customer service. The senior living industry needs a new market identity that strips the negativity surrounding a nursing home and educates prospective residents on new opportunities. Community-based, whole life models, where people are thriving and cohabitating intergenerationally, keep the mind and body young. Creating a program-driven model and marketing it properly is challenging. Facilities will have to deliver on their promises.

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with Dr. Michael Tompkins. Michael is best known for his numerous appearances on the TV show Hoarders. He's also a licensed psychologist, a founding partner of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy; Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley; and a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Season 11 of Hoarders airs Monday nights on A&E! https://youtu.be/95AycNj4_3U

One of the biggest challenges in the modern world is maintaining high cognitive performance. My guest in this session is Dr. Tompkins, a licensed psychologist, sleep specialist, and mental health educator, and we delve into the mental health issues and contributing factors that play a significant role in how we sleep and the quality of the sleep we are getting. Our discussion loops around insomnia, a condition of difficulty going to sleep or staying asleep. It limits the amount of restorative sleep that we all need to be at our top cognitive levels. We explore some of the common sleep disrupters, such as stress or travel, how to get quality sleep, and optimal sleep schedules. Dr. Tompkins explained the impact of naps and his working strategies and techniques for falling asleep and make the most of it. Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP is a licensed psychologist (PSY13822) and board-certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, Diplomate and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and is a trainer and consultant for the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior. He is the author or co-author of numerous scholarly articles and chapters on cognitive-behavior therapy and related topics, as well as seven books. Show Notes 0:30 Introduction to Michael A. Tompkins 1:31 Dr. Tompkins’ journey into psychology and cognitive behavior 3:05 Current state of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) 6:01 Shifting your cognition with language 10:25 The influence of sleep on cognitive behavior 14:14 The foundation for Cognitive Behavior Insomnia Therapy 16:45 Conditioned arousal and Circadian Rhythm 19:05 How to take beneficial naps 20:55 Causes of Psychophysiological insomnia 24:04 Faulty assumptions about sleep 26:35 How much sleep a person really needs? 31:26 Using sleep trackers like the Oura ring or FitBit to measure sleep quality 37:35 Strategies for falling asleep 40:27 Techniques that people can practice to overcome insomnia 44:40 The Light Factor for sleeping and waking 47:35 Where to find Dr. Tompkins’ books and work Connect with Dr. Michael A. Tompkins http://sfbacct.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tompkins-a7a88425/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmatompkins Resources Dr. Michael Tompkins’ books: My Anxious Mind: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LVO6CG The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075SRLHQK/ Digging Out https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LQ6UMU/ The Insomnia Workbook for Teens https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B924KD1/ OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006AYO35S Anxiety and Avoidance https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5XB7NW/ Clinician's Guide to Severe Hoarding https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RZIYQT6/ Cognitive Behavior Therapy for OCD in Youth https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083D2XTMG/ Cognitive Behavior Therapy https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-therapy.html CONNECT WITH MADS MISIAK FRIIS https://growthisland.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madsmf/ You can also watch the video at Youtube Find the episode at:

It's a stressful time. We're understandably anxious as we face a dangerous and unprecedented situation, and an uncertain future. Ordinarily, we would reach out to family, friends and co-workers for a supportive hug or gather together to talk things through. These are the natural ways we manage stressful situations. Yet during this time of the coronavirus, we have to be physically distancing from others. We want to make sure that our loved ones are safe, yet our mere presence can endanger them. We need to handle complex, unprecedented situations quickly and competently, yet our impulse may be toward panic, anxiety and therefore avoidance. Dr. Michael Tompkins, co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy and assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Berkeley, specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. He'll spend an hour with us and share a few strategies that may help us to manage our anxieties more effectively. He'll lead us in a few exercises and answer questions we may have. MLF Organizer: Brad Berman MLF: Personal Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now May Be The Best Time to Declutter ****This is a repeat of a podcast from earlier this year but I thought it was very valuable to share again as we are all at home and it's probably a good time to clear up our clutter.**** How has clutter impacted your life? It’s a very controversial subject, especially with people at both ends of the spectrum – hoarders & obsessive cleaners. I am not a hoarder but do tend to be on that side of the middle point. The article I quote from in the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, included an interesting Q&A with Michael Tompkins, Ph.D. at UC Berkeley about clutter which I go through in the podcast. Tompkins talks about other issues that go along with large amounts of clutter – e.g. allergens and mold in areas that can’t or haven’t been cleaned in awhile. He also mentions the risk of tripping over the clutter and social isolation. There are also some suggestions on how to go about decluttering which were helpful and that I have actually tried myself. Needless to say I also make quite a few comments during the podcast on my experience (past and current) with clutter and clean obsessions. Let me know in the comments what your experience with clutter has been. They also mention Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. You can get your own copy on Amazon at the link above.

How to Cleanup Your Clutter How has clutter impacted your life? It's a very controversial subject, especially with people at both ends of the spectrum - hoarders & obsessive cleaners. I am not a hoarder but do tend to be on that side of the middle point.  The article I quote from in the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, included an interesting Q&A with Michael Tompkins, Ph.D. at UC Berkeley about clutter which I go through in the podcast. Tompkins talks about other issues that go along with large amounts of clutter - e.g. allergens and mold in areas that can't or haven't been cleaned in awhile. He also mentions the risk of tripping over the clutter and social isolation. There are also some suggestions on how to go about decluttering which were helpful and that I have actually tried myself. Needless to say I also make quite a few comments during the podcast on my experience (past and current) with clutter and clean obsessions. Let me know in the comments what your experience with clutter has been. They also mention Marie Kondo's book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. You can get your own copy on Amazon at the link above.

Kristi Meyer, KonMari Consultant, shares tips for the chronically disorganized on how to adapt the KonMari Method in a way that results in lasting change. Have you ever said to yourself: I’ll never be organized. I’ve been this way all my life. I always struggle to keep things tidy I’m such a hoarder! Why can’t I be and stay organized like everybody else? Our guest, Kristi Meyer of Simple Surroundings Consulting. Kristi is a certified KonMari Consultant and a Certified Professional Organizer based in Charleston, SC. She is also an Institute for Challenging Disorganization Specialist in Chronic Disorganization, Hoarding and ADHD and a longtime member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. For the last ten years, Kristi has been helping her clients achieve dramatic change that forever transforms the way they feel and function in their homes. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - How Kristi's love for teaching organizing skills to her K-8 students branched into a professional organizing and KonMari practice - The similarities and differences between Kristi's conventional organizing experiences and her KonMari practice and journey - The "aftershocks" that led Kristi to revisit certain aspects of the KonMari Method - More information about how to nail the vision of your ideal lifestyle and living environment - Spark Joy Episode 5 - Hoarding experts featured on Spark Joy Episode 3 and Episode 19 - Kristi's definition of chronic disorganization and hoarding disorder and the tell tale signs of each - How Kristi keeps the basic rules of KonMari intact when working with the chronically disorganized with some adaptations - How Judith Kolberg's book, Conquering Chronic Disorganization influenced Kristi's practice - Kristi's Five Unconventional Rules for the Chronically Disorganized: - Make it social - Overpersonalize - Make it emotional - Adapt to your individual learning and organizational style - Set up a maintenance plan - Kristi's top resources for those who may be struggling with chronic disorganization or hoarding - The Institute for Challenging Disorganization - Dorothy The Organizer - Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding by Tolin and Frost with accompanying workbooks - Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One Manage Clutter, Hoarding, and Compulsive Acquiring by Michael Tompkins - Children of Hoarders - Therapists, professional organizers, or certified KonMari Consultants Kristi's favorite tidying tip: Simplicity. The less detail the better. What sparks joy for Kristi: The KonMari Consultant community and her daughter. To connect with Kristi, visit www.simplesurroundingsconsulting.com . While you’re there take, her free quiz "How Organized Are You, Really?" Gems: - "...academic performance could really be correlated to how organized a student was." - "I wanted to have a really huge impact on their physical space and also their mental space." - "I started to realize other stuff around me that seemed to really change my outlook and my thoughts about what I wanted for the future." - "If you find that [clutter] really undermines your quality of life, then that could be considered chronic." - "Talk out loud. Whatever you're thinking in your head, vocalize it out loud." - "Find your treasures. Find the things you absolutely love." - "If you keep [maintenance] very simple simple, it's also going to lead to more relevance to your current self." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Kristi Meyer.

If you're having trouble sleeping, you're not alone. About 25% of Americans experience acute insomnia each year. Good sleep is essential for your physical and emotional health. A first step in getting a good night sleep is to learn about what helps and what hinders sleep. Nurse Rona's guests are Michael Tompkins, PHD, and Monique Thompson, PsyD. The post Sleep! Why It's Important And How To Get It appeared first on KPFA.

This week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Michael A. Tompkins, PhD author of The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: CBT Skills to Help You Deal With Worry and Anxiety About the book: Today’s teens are totally stressed. Based on the self-help classic, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, this evidence-based guide will help you develop a game plan for reducing stress so you can focus on reaching your goals. Are you feeling stressed out? You aren’t alone. Between school, tests, friendships, dating, the latest drama on social media, college applications, and a bunch of confusing physical changes, it’s no wonder that stress is a major mental health issue for many of today’s teens. The good news is that there are simple ways you can reduce your stress and reach your goals. This workbook will show you how. With The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, you’ll learn to understand the underlying causes of your stress. You’ll discover practical mindfulness and breathing techniques to help you calm your mind and body in moments of worry and anxiety. You’ll also find tips for moving past “what ifs” and “shoulds,” strategies for managing negative thoughts and emotions, and tools to help you develop your own personalized plan for dealing with stress. If you’re ready to move past stress and worry and start focusing on your bright future, this workbook has everything you need to get started today. Teens need mental health resources more than ever. With over 1.2 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books for teens are engaging, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists. About the author: Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP, is codirector of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy; assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Berkeley; and a diplomate and founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Tompkins specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders in adults, adolescents, and children. He is author or coauthor of numerous articles on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and related topics, as well as seven books, including three books published by New Harbinger Publications: Digging Out, OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, and Anxiety and Avoidance. Tompkins serves on the advisory board of Magination Press, the children’s press of the American Psychological Association. He is a certified supervisor and trainer for the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Tompkins has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, on NPR, and has presented over 250 workshops, lectures, and keynote addresses on CBT and related topics.

Join Nurse Rona and her guests, Dr. Michael Tompkins and David Bain, to discuss the factors of hoarding. Compulsive hoarding is a common, serious, and treatable behavior, that can have significant negative effects on people who struggle with it and their families. The post The Clutter in Your Life: Understanding Hoarding Behaviors appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode of Life In Accounting, the Where Accountants Go podcast, I sat down with Michael Tompkins, CPA, of CPA Tech Group. Michael's career transition… Michael started at his parent's CPA firm in Houston but quickly moved into systems work. He has degrees in both accounting and information systems from Texas A&M, which made it easier for him to enter the IT arena.  After working in IT audit for a few years with Deloitte, he felt a calling to start his own IT consulting firm in New Braunfels when visiting family and decided to start CPA Tech Group in 2013. We're all in sales… One of the nuggets of wisdom that Michael shares is that we all are in sales in some way or another, and particularly if you are self-employed. Many people start a business by building infrastructure and overhead prior to making the first sale.  Michael is a believer in quite the opposite – building the sales first. Michael's friend – Mr. Wonderful… Well maybe friend is too strong a word, but Michael does share his experience meeting Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank. While attending a peer group workshop – the benefits of which we could do a whole separate podcast on – he was able to hear insight and advice from the Shark Tank investor himself. Michael talks about many other professional issues such as the value of certification as well as how to improve your public speaking ability, but it's difficult to summarize a 30 minute show in just a few show notes. It's best to listen to get the full context. If you are interested in speaking with Michael or finding out more about his company and service, please visit his website at www.cpatechgroup.com.  His company helps CPA firms handle manage their information technology needs in both San Antonio and Austin. I hope you enjoy. We have more to come soon!   Find us on Youtube as well!  

"If you’re a massage therapist or an esthetician, and you’re licensed to do what you love to do, do it your way. If you do it your way, you’re going to love it even more." - Michael Tompkins Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmentor.com/24

Join us for an going, insightful conversation with Michael Tompkins, visionary CEO of Miraval- recognized as one of the nation's finest health resorts and creator of the new “Mindful Living” experience. In today's “Mindful Living” program, Nutritionist Junelle Lupiani, R.D., joins us to share how she helps others with weight management and the integration of nutrition in disease prevention. Junelle believes that nutrition is a fundamental building block to good health and well being and provides practical and individualized strategies to achieve weight loss. She works with clients to set attainable and achievable goals as they learn how to transcend the enticement of fad dieting and unhealthy weight management.

Join us for this continuing series - on our Mindful Living Coach approach with the award winning CEO of Miraval, Michael Tompkins along with featured experts from their nationally acclaimed Life In Balance Program on today's show. Want a more satisfying personal and professional life?

Join us for an going, insightful conversation with Michael Tompkins, visionary CEO of Miraval- recognized as one of the nation's finest health resorts and creator of the new “Mindful Living” experience. In today's “Mindful Living” program, performance expert– Coach Leigh Weintraub, joins us to share how she helps others execute in high-pressure situations. As a competitor, Leigh was a full scholarship athlete for the Big 10 Championship Northwestern tennis team, which provided her with a solid foundation and a set of principles she shares to enhancement performance and master stress management.

Kick start an exciting new year with Michael Tompkins, visionary CEO of Miraval- recognized as one of the nation's finest health resorts and creator of the new “Mindful Living” experience. A fifteen year veteran of the luxury hospitality industry, Tompkins has been instrumental in the creation of the Andrew Weil, M.D. Integrated Wellness Center. Today Michael Tompkins joins us to discuss how to create a mindful new year featuring hot topics from Miraval's latest book– “Mindful Living”. Join us for this special yearlong series to learn how you can achieve a truly mindful life and how you can qualify to attend the premiere of the “Mindfulness Mastermind” only at Miraval.

Do you suffer from panic, anxiety, and fear in your day-to-day life? Do you often avoid social situations, activities like driving, or even going to the store because of a fear of being overwhelmed or triggering a panic attack? You might be interested to know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the United States. In Anxiety and Avoidance, psychologist and anxiety disorder expert Michael Tompkins presents a universal protocol to help you cope with anxiety, panic, and fear, regardless of your particular mental health diagnosis. This universal protocol is based on David H. Barlow’s “unified protocol,” and is a cognitive behavioral approach. Tompkins also draws on mindfulness-based therapies such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) that have been used successfully in the treatment of anxiety disorders for years. The book includes present-moment awareness (mindfulness) techniques, motivational tools for overcoming experiential avoidance, and cognitive tools for reframing anxiety and fear. In addition, you will learn how to use your personal values as a vehicle for lasting change. While most anxiety treatments have focused on symptom reduction, this book teaches you the skills needed to better handle the underlying emotional reactions that lead to anxiety and panic in the first place. If you are ready to stop avoiding situations that cause you to panic and get back to living a full life, this book is a powerful resource that can help you make a lasting change using an innovative, transdiagnostic approach. About the author: Dr. Michael A. Tompkins is the author of six books. His latest book for anxious adults is Anxiety and Avoidance: A Universal Treatment for Anxiety, Panic, and Fear available in September 2013. He is a founding partner of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. His book for anxious teenagers, My Anxious Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic is a Magination Press/American Psychological Association bestseller and received the 2011 Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit Award. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, two daughters, and two cats.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Michael Tompkins, visionary CEO of Miraval- recognized as one of the nation's finest health resorts and creator of the new “Mindful Living” experience. A fifteen year veteran of the luxury hospitality industry, Tompkins has been instrumental in the creation of the Andrew Weil, M.D. Integrated Wellness Center. Today Michael Tompkins joins us to discuss his new project with Miraval's latest book– “Mindful Living”.