Mindfulness

Mindfulness; Where Eastern Philosophy Meets Western Psychology

Mindfulness means paying attention, on purpose and with awareness; the act of consciously focusing the mind in the present moment without judgement and without attachment to the moment.

Benefits of Mindfulness:

Increase Emotional Regulation
Reduce Stress & Anxiety
To Reduce Suffering, Increase Happiness
Increase Control of the Mind
To experience reality as it is
Improve Reality; Greater sense of self and well-being

Mindfulness Practices:

Mindful Breathing; Combines Somatic Therapy.
Mindful Meditation Practices
Engage Your Senses; Grounding Practices
Daily Gratitude Practices
Mindful Eating Practices
Mindful Walking
Reduce Distractions & Multi-Tasking
Mindful & Active Listening
Mindful Technology Use

Mindfulness in Therapy

DBT Interventions; Skills That Bring Mindfulness To Life

1) Observing; Learning how to observe emotions as facts

2) Describing; Learning how to describe sensations

3) Participation; Learning how to engage fully in the present moment

4) Non-Judgemental Thinking; Learning how to allow thoughts to exist, to come and to go like a cloud in the sky

5) One-Mindfully; Learning how to stay present on one task, without expectations or distractions

6) Effectiveness; Learning to engage in difficult decisions without emotions leading the way

7) Wise Mind; Emotion mind + Reasonable mind to learn Wise Mind; making daily decisions that are aligned with our authenticity

OVERALL GOAL:

Reality Acceptance; Learning how to accept things as they are, willingness to participate in life’s painful events

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