…ven to curb symptoms of depression for most people, including exercise and mindfulness meditation. Often, a combination of medication and psychotherapy is the most beneficial. Furthermore, studies have revealed that psychotherapy can be particularly helpful in preventing relapse in people who’ve experienced a depression. Despite these reassuring realities, it is estimated that only about two-thirds of those suffering with depression seek help. Oct…
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…fury in her presence. Lasting Solutions It’s in vogue these days to take a mindfulness approach to anxiety; to not indulge troubling thoughts; to see them as meaningless; to let them just be. Obviously, there’s a place for not engaging and concretizing anxious thoughts that are unanchored to realistic dangers. But, perhaps we have gone too far. When the representational and functional significance of anxiety are viewed as irrelevant and ignored, p…
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…e key elements of self-compassion: 1) self-kindness over self-judgment, 2) mindfulness over over-identification with thoughts and feelings, 3) common humanity versus isolation. Self-compassion asks us to value ourselves as human beings without judgment or evaluation. It allows us to notice our suffering and to feel compassion for ourselves without getting caught up in the rumination that comes with assessing ourselves or our state of being. Dr. Ne…
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…xercises, this section will feature information on how self-compassion and mindfulness practices can assist people in feeling calm, centered, and capable when facing hardships or making changes. A list of essential suicide prevention resources for those experiencing a crisis. No matter what our circumstances, we can all learn methods to help us emerge from the darkest moments in our lives. This Webinar will help individuals and mental health profe…
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…apy, integrative psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and mindfulness therapies. Not coincidentally, we’ve touched on many of those topics today. As are treatment adaptations. And in a finding to which I resonate, as we increase more computerized therapy, smart phone applications, self-help resources, virtually everyone sees the need for a more caring relationship accompanying those. So, as I said earlier, it’s the high tech plus…
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…challenging this destructive inner voice. She will explain how practicing mindfulness and self-compassion are valuable tools to help people cope with the anxiety that comes with change. The Webinar will reveal how, when armed with these introspective tools, individuals can create more secure attachments and enjoy closer, more fulfilling and more enjoyable, loving relationships. Learning Objectives: Identify clients’ negative thought patterns/ att…
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…ter 30 years, even in line at the airport. Slow down. Be present. Practice mindfulness, as it may help you reconnect to your most authentic self, your real feelings and desires, and to be attuned to your partner. Offer acts of kindness, large and small. Take part in activities you and your partner used to share and enjoy together. Be open to new activities, something we tend to resist as we get older, more self-protective, or further into routine….
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…em. In addition, she will discuss how reducing rumination, while enhancing mindfulness and self-compassion can help fight depression. Participants will learn how to help clients effectively challenge their critical inner voices, develop more self-compassion, and strengthen their positive sense of self. Learning Objectives: Apply techniques to identify and challenge destructive thinking in clients Describe strategies to help clients tolerate anxiet…
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…me some peace. Then, when Azalea was 4, I interviewed Jon Kabat-Zinn, the mindfulness and meditation expert who has written many books, including Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of the Mindful Parent. I think I was hoping he might encourage me to set down my burden of guilt and shame, maybe even offer a God-like let it go. But that wasn’t what happened. Kabat-Zinn: The meaning of being a parent is that you take responsibility for your child’s…
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…emand too much energy Standing up for yourself Giving yourself the gift of mindfulness (through meditation or yoga, for example) Making a healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate rest your personal priorities Asking for help without hesitation or shame Treating yourself with kindness and compassion as you work toward your goals Why Is Self-Care So Easily Devalued? In our culture, self-care often takes a backseat to drive and ambition. There’s a…
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