The news is nonstop updating us on the dangers of COVID-19 and how it is important to take precautions to stay safe. This constant worry can be taxing to our mental health and ability to cope with the stress this brings. There is a difference between keeping up with the news to stay informed and […]
Take a short moment to settle and ground yourself today. Here is a beautifully guided mindfulness practice to help you bring focus to your body and breath. Namaste. https://soundcloud.com/hachetteaudiouk/sets/mindfulness-a-practical-guide-to-finding-peace-in-a-frantic-world
Nature or Nurture? A recent meta-analysis was conducted which has shed new light on the relationship between a person’s genetics and three mood disorders: Major Depression, Bipolar types 1 and 2. We know that genetics do not dictate one’s makeup alone; it is the interplay of our genetics with our environmental influences. And we also […]
The San Francisco Zen Center holds various lectures for the public on mindfulness practices. In our current political climate, I felt as though this particular lecture on Equity and Social Justice was quite fitting and welcomed. Though this recording does not inform who the lecturer is on this day, take a moment in your day […]
Mindfulness does not have to be the same every day. Bring a little joy and try this chocolate meditation. Pick your favorite chocolate treat and take a moment to mindfully eat it. Here is a guided mindfulness practice to help you do so. Listen to Track 10. Enjoy!
Distract with Wise Mind ACCEPTS is a Distress Tolerance DBT acceptance skill set. ACCEPTS is an acronym of different ways one can choose to distract from life’s current stressors, when problem solving isn’t either possible or won’t be effective in the moment. A is for activities, C is for contributing, the second C is for […]
Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, has written a memoir in which she opens up more than she has ever before. As a DBT clinician, I have been reading this book and taking my time as I get to know the infamous Marsha. I feel in awe of all that […]
The mindfulness buzz has been growing each year and in 2020 it shows no sign of slowing down. There will be a new film about the effects of mindfulness in one’s life, coming this spring. Through the trailer, we find that we will hear from mindfulness gurus such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Deepak Chopra, Daniel Goleman, […]
Love and Kindness is what this month has been all about. Take a moment to reflect on the love and kindness within yourself with this loving-kindness meditation. A little bit of love and kindness only makes the world that much better to live in.
We are over a month into 2020 and I think it’s best to do an occasional check in with ourselves to see how we’re doing with all that is going on, and all that we’d like to live up towards. This attached article lists off 20 ways for us to be more mindful. Pick a […]
