The Mindful Way to Wellness Workbook: Healing Through Guided Imagery & Expressive Art

In The Mindful Way to Wellness, therapists Mari A. Lee, LMFT, and Wendy Quinton, LCSW offer a compassionate, research-based workbook for healing from sexual compulsivity, pornography addiction, betrayal trauma, love addiction, trauma bonding, substance abuse, grief, anger, and relational pain. Through a blend of relatable stories, educational insights, self-assessments, guided imagery scripts, mindfulness practices, somatic tools, and expressive art activities, this workbook supports your journey toward wellness. Each chapter offers encouraging guidance and practical steps to help you move through pain, loosen the grip of harmful patterns, and reconnect with your sense of wholeness. Whether you're a therapist seeking meaningful resources for your clients or an individual or couple navigating a path of recovery, The Mindful Way to Wellness is a trusted and healing companion—offering space for reflection, restoration, and lasting change.Editorial Reviews“The Mindful Way to Wellness Workbook contains gentle, insightful guided imagery scripts and workbook exercises to assist both clients and therapists to apply the tools of mindfulness in a straightforward, practical way. With its focus on self-compassion and self-care, therapists Mari A. Lee and Wendy Quinton have created a valuable resource for people struggling with a variety of issues including addictions, betrayal, and trauma.” ~ Stefanie Carnes, PhD. Author of Courageous Love: A Couples Guide to Conquering Betrayal“In this topsy-turvey world, The Mindful Way to Wellness Workbook offers a safe harbor for finding peace and locating your inner strength and wisdom. Deftly crafted by two wise women, therapists Lee and Quinton take the reader by the hand and lead them through the painful challenges life brings with compassion and grace so that you never feel alone. If you’re considering this book, you’ve been called to explore the tender places in your heart that need attention toward healing. This highly intentional book is a mindful invitation to meet your authentic self—accept the invitation!” ~ Alexandra Katehakis, PhD, MFT. Author of Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence“This is a game-changer for anyone seeking healing from addiction, betrayal, grief, or painful relationship patterns. Created by experienced therapists Mari A. Lee and Wendy Quinton, this mindfulness-centered workbook blends engrossing stories, guided imagery, art, somatic practices, cognitive tools, and reflection exercises to support lasting change. Grounded in research, clinical expertise, and compassionate wisdom, it offers a clear path toward emotional safety, self-trust, and renewal. Whether you're a therapist or an individual on your own healing journey, this workbook is a powerful resource for creating meaningful transformation.” ~ Carol Juergensen Sheets, LCSW, CSAT-S. Author of Help.Her.Heal, Help.Them.Heal, Unleashing Your Power, Transformations, and Helping Couples Heal“Mari A. Lee and Wendy Quinton have created something truly special—an integrative, research-based workbook that is as clinically sound as it is soulfully written. With mindfulness-based scripts, guided imagery practices, and creative art invitations, this book gently supports both clinicians and clients as they navigate the difficult terrain of addiction, complex trauma, grief, betrayal, maternal and paternal trauma, anger, and relationship challenges. It is generous, wise, and timely for anyone doing the courageous work of recovery and restoration." ~ Darrin Ford, LMFT, CSAT-S, MBATT-CS. Author of Awakening from the Sexually Addicted Mind and Co-Author of Transforming the Addictive Mind and The Recovery Coaching Client Handbook Read more