Therapy and Mindfulness

Mindfulness is non-judgmental awareness of mental states. This awareness fosters an understanding of the habit nature of thoughts and emotions. The practice allows for the development of equanimity and inner balance about otherwise unpleasant or stressful mental states. This helps to cultivate mental and emotional health and resiliency.

You begin mindfulness by getting in touch with the present moment. Life is made up of a series of moments and we can train ourselves to be more fully present. Even daily routine activities can take on greater meaning when we are living in the present moment. Practicing mindfulness allows us to live life more fully and experience more richness. This can provide us with greater emotional stability, flexibility and freedom to act with greater awareness.

Mindfulness is practiced by learning a set of skills and techniques that can be practiced in daily life. It also involves cultivating supportive qualities of the mind while learning to let go of unhelpful habitual reactions. This allows for intentional rather than automatic reactions while empowering an individual to direct one’s life toward important goals and values. It has the potential to enhance a sense of well-being and foster a greater connection with others.