mindfulness

July’s Mindfulness Exercise

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Mindfulness is something that everyone can incorporate into daily life.  Mindfulness involves observing and accepting the things around and within us, without judgment.  In therapy, Johanna may involve mindfulness skills to build awareness of various issues and to develop coping strategies.  In August, she will be starting up a 6-week Mindfulness Group.  This exercise is not individualized to your needs as it may be in therapy, but is rather intended as a general exercise that you may find useful.

July’s Mindfulness Exercise:

We will start with an easy one.  Put one hand on your chest and one hand on your belly.  Take a deep breath in and out, and notice which hand goes up and down.  Try breathing more into your upper chest, and then try taking a breath into your belly.  Notice how you feel with each breath.

 

NOTE: This is not intended to replace therapy.  Please contact Johanna at (585)406-3012 if you are interested in individual or group therapy.

Upcoming Groups!

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In August, the Mindfulness Group will begin (starting on Thursday 8/13).  This group will run for 6 weeks on Thursday evenings and will involve increasing mindful awareness in daily life to improve various issues and stressors you may face.  Building mindfulness skills may help you to create healthy perspective in your life.  In September and October, groups for grief and for cognitive-behavioral therapy will begin.  See the “Groups” page under “About Perspectives” for more information, or call Johanna at (585)406-3012 to sign up!