The Practicing Happiness Workbook

The Practicing Happiness Workbook (2014) is a practical guide for managing difficult emotions and breaking free from cycles of rumination. It explores mindfulness techniques to cultivate inner calm, reduce self-criticism, and develop a more resilient mind. Through practical exercises, it provides tools that help us approach life’s challenges with clarity, intention, and greater emotional well-being.

• Individuals interested in practical mindfulness tools 
• Those struggling with rumination or self-critical thoughts
• Anyone who wants to cultivate inner calmness

Ruth Baer, a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Kentucky, is a leading expert in mindfulness research and its therapeutic applications. Her work focuses on mindfulness-based treatments and the assessment of mindfulness processes in clients. In addition to authoring The Practicing Happiness Workbook, she has edited two influential books, Mindfulness-Based Treatment Approaches and Assessing Mindfulness and Acceptance Processes in Clients, which explore the science and application of mindfulness in clinical settings.