Mindfulness
Mindfulness and gratitude exercises have been proven to decrease anxiety and depression, but can feel intimidating if you aren’t familiar with them. Mindfulness doesn’t mean you have to meditate for long periods of time, or clear your mind and stop your thoughts. In fact, I don’t believe that is possible for most people. It certainly isn’t for me!
Mindfulness techniques target the mind-body connection so that you feel more grounded, teach you to respond to yourself with less judgement, and help you to be more present in your life.
Your mind and your body are more connected than you may realize, and without even knowing it you may be internalizing stress and holding tension in your body.
Tools we will work on together may include:
Breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques to help you pause and feel less overwhelmed
Increasing your awareness of stress related warning signs in your body
Practicing gratitude to decrease anxiety and help you focus more on the small, pleasurable moments in your life
Learning to respond to yourself with more compassion, patience, and empathy