Mindfulness is a tool that anyone can learn to use to improve mental health. People who struggle with symptoms of very challenging mental health disorders can benefit from mindfulness practice. And yet, people who struggle only with the most common life challenges also find benefits from this practice. We've written about mindfulness for mental health across a variety of different...
Mindfulness is a wonderful practice that can assist you in many different areas of life. By bringing your awareness back to the present moment, you can reduce symptoms of mental health conditions. Furthermore, you can get in touch with your inner strength, sense of self, and decision-making intuition. There are many different paths to mindfulness. The following ten mindfulness quotes...
We often talk about feeling anxiety. Some of us have had panic attacks, others get fearful about public speaking, and just about everyone has felt excessive worry at one time or another in life. But what exactly is anxiety? When does it rise to the level where it's an issue that could benefit from treatment? Let's get a better understand...
When someone first starts to explore the concept of mindfulness, they find a lot of information related to meditation. While that's one aspect or tool for mindfulness, the concept is much broader. It's about bringing awareness to the present moment without bringing judgment to it. So, even though a lot of mindfulness work is done individually, you can also bring...
Everyone has a window of tolerance within which we operate optimally. Unfortunately, various situations can throw us out of our window of tolerance. When that happens, we can go into a state of hyperarousal or a state of hypoarousal. In such states, we don't feel well, often exhibiting symptoms similar to anxiety or depression. Luckily, there are things we can...
There are so many different benefits to learning and practicing mindfulness. For example, do you know about mindfulness for work-life balance? So many of us struggle to balance our obligations with our joys in life, our personal and professional time. This balance is so critical to our total wellness. Mindfulness is one way to help create that balance. We Each...
You can use mindfulness in therapy for a variety of different types of issues. Mindfulness refers to being present with what's happening in the moment. This is a foundational step towards improving your life through many different challenges. Many people don't think about meditation or mindfulness for addiction recovery. However, it's an increasingly critical component of treatment for both substance...
Have you ever wondered what your therapist would say if you asked them what their favorite quote is? After all, quotes inspire and guide us. The ones that therapists love can tell us a lot about who they are, what they believe in, and whether or not they're the right fit for your needs as a client. Therefore, in our...
As a client, you have the right to know what your mental health costs are going to be before you pay for them out of pocket. In fact, legislation protects you from surprise medical bills. For example, therapists will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate to help you clearly understand what therapy is going to cost before you begin...
Mindfulness is a practice of paying attention to the current moment. If you're suffering from the symptoms of a chronic illness, then you might think that the last thing you want to do is focus on the moment. However, there are surprising benefits of mindfulness for chronic illness. The practice can help you in a wide variety of ways. What...