Podcasts about mindfulness skills

Constantly battling that harsh inner voice that tells you you're not enough, that you'll never measure up? It can feel like this voice is always lurking, trying to undermine your confidence and making it so much harder to move forward. The good news is that you can change your internal narrative. For this episode, Jill welcomes Shawn Costello Woolley and Holly Yates, coauthors of The Inner Critic Workbook, a fantastic resource that helps you transform your inner critic into a supportive, empowering voice. You'll understand how shame fuels negative self-talk, but more importantly, how self-compassion, mindfulness, and connecting with shared humanity can help you to quiet your critic and start building a kinder, more confident inner dialogue. Listen and Learn: How your inner critic often sabotages your path toward what matters to you most Why your inner critic exists, how it hijacks your progress, and the ways it holds you back in life Is your inner critic pushing you to avoid discomfort, keeping you from the meaningful things you crave? Why self-compassion isn't about letting yourself off the hook Why attempting to replace your inner critic with positivity frequently fails, and what works instead When your inner critic speaks, does it close doors or point you in the direction of values you care about? Using the CARE method for growth to turn your inner critic into a compassionate coach How shame isolates you, but sharing struggles helps you connect and turns our inner critic into a coach Transforming self-criticism into compassion by speaking to yourself the way you would to a friend Stepping back from your thoughts and reacting intentionally, not just based on emotional interpretations How observing your thoughts and actions in the present moment can help clarify your values and guide your choices Resources: The Inner Critic Workbook: Self-Compassion and Mindfulness Skills to Reduce Feelings of Shame, Build Self-Worth, and Improve Your Life and Relationships: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781648484292 Shawn's website: https://www.drshawnwhooley.com/ More about Holly on: https://www.newharbinger.com/author/holly-yates/ Connect with Shawn and Holly on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-yates-8a8055321 https://www.instagram.com/holly.yates.healing/ https://www.instagram.com/shawncostello19/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-costello-whooley-psyd-b181294 Related Episodes: 385. Oliver Burkeman on Embracing Your Limitations 346. Self-compassion Daily Journal with Diana Hill 341. Self-Forgiveness with Grant Dewar 301. Seven Daily ACT Practices for Living Fully with Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen 201. Fierce Compassion with Kristin Neff 147. Extending Compassion with Janina Scarlet and Sara Schairer 145. Caring, Compassion, and Cooperation with Paul Gilbert 75. Mindful Self-Compassion with Christopher Germer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Gold will provide an overview of core mindfulness skills as taught and practiced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its adolescent adaptation (DBT-A) with teens and their caregivers. This talk will demonstrate how DBT provides concrete strategies for practicing mindfulness even (and especially!) when emotions are quick, intense, and long-lasting, as is the case when working with families with high levels of emotional and interpersonal dysregulation.

Discover the transformative power of emotion regulation in this episode, as we explore that module of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), unveiling skills that help people navigate and transform unwanted emotions. From understanding the benefits of emotions to practicing opposite action and coping ahead, this episode provides valuable insights and practical strategies for managing emotion dysregulation. Tune in to gain useful tools for finding emotional well-being on the path to the wise mind.   Faculty: Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.   Learn more about ”DBT in Practice: Mastering the Essentials” and earn 5.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here's a text version: DBT in Practice: Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness Skills.

Today's podcast episode continues our discussion on Mindfulness Skills, picking up from Part 1 (which was Ep. 83). This topic explores the possibilities for growth and greater freedom that come from pursuing a mindful path. And, with a combination of traditional methods and outside-the-box practices, mindfulness can be more accessible, relevant, and personalized for each of us. I'm using the term “skill” very deliberately, because skills are learnable – they are qualities or tools we can train in and develop. Mindfulness practices also have many benefits for our health and well-being, but I think of skills as being more intentional in nature. When we know what mindfulness skills are, we can develop them in all kinds of activities, from traditional meditation, to mindful movement, to hobbies, daily tasks, exercise, work, play, and more.  In this episode, I cover Mindfulness Skills 10-20. (I discussed 1-9 in Episode 83, so if you missed that one, you may want to start there.) This is by no means the definitive list of mindfulness skills – you could certainly name more – but I think it's enough to point to the breadth and depth of transformation that mindfulness can bring. 20 Mindfulness Skills: Being present (present-moment awareness) Embodiment (being in your body) Steady Focus Ability to shift attention Deep Listening Intention Non-judgment (suspending interpretation) Being with emotions without getting lost in them Decreasing Reactivity Acceptance (allowing things to be as they are) Recognizing impermanence Observing thoughts and tracking thought patterns Investigation Relaxing identification with emotions and thoughts Noticing habits that create more stress or suffering Letting Go Increasing kindness, compassion, and empathy Cultivating appreciation and gratitude Developing Patience Nurturing Perseverance   Each skill could truly be its own podcast episode, so here I try to introduce them (relatively briefly) with a few quotes, images, Buddhist concepts, and personal anecdotes sprinkled in to provide a sketch of the terrain. Part of what inspired this topic is that many people over the years have mentioned to me that running, or baking bread, or crocheting (or another activity) is their meditation. If you feel at all meditative while doing an activity, I hope you will build on that! Learning about mindfulness skills can help you identify what positive qualities your favorite practice is growing – and where the gaps may be. So, in this episode, I offer examples of working on mindfulness skills as you would in traditional meditation, but also in mindful movement and in a creative array of other forms. The possibilities are infinite!   For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast. And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library! Feel free to reach out through my website with any episode requests, topics you'd like to hear about, or guest interview suggestions. You can also connect with me on Instagram or Threads at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects, and my adorable kitty, Mustache).

In this podcast episode, I'm addressing the question: What Are “Mindfulness Skills?” We'll be covering a list of learnable abilities and characteristics we are developing through mindfulness practice. What are these skills, and why pay attention to them? A skill is something you deliberately train - it's not just an innate quality, personality trait, or talent that you're born with. We might also talk about some of these as “benefits” we gain from mindfulness, but thinking about it in terms of “skills” reminds us that these outcomes are learnable, and that we can grow through our mindfulness practice. This topic is relevant to Mindful Movement because if we're going to practice mindfulness beyond the traditional sitting practice, or in an alternative way to make meditation more accessible, we need to consider what it is that we're attempting to cultivate. What is the essence that the techniques are designed to teach us? Basically…how do we know we're still practicing mindfulness? There are many creative ways we can experience and practice mindfulness. I've heard many people say “running is my meditation,” or “I find mindfulness in cooking, or art, or knitting.” I think that's absolutely valid. Personally, I'm a big fan of practicing and teaching mindfulness through movement forms like Qigong and Yoga, and my hikes in nature are very connected to my mindfulness practice. But, to use an activity (that's not traditional meditation) to genuinely develop mindfulness, to truly progress and experience the benefits of practice, we need intention and some idea of where we're going. That's where mindfulness skills come in. If we can identify some of the skills developed in traditional mindfulness practice, we can bring them into any meditation, movement style, exercise, creative activity, or daily life situation that we want. And, ultimately, this is great for any mindfulness practitioner (even the champion sitters), because integrating mindfulness fully into day-to-day life is truly the goal. In this episode, I will talk about the first nine of these mindfulness skills. The rest of the list will be covered in Part 2, coming out in a few weeks. Being present (present-moment awareness) Embodiment (being in your body) Steady Focus Ability to shift attention Deep Listening Intention Non-judgment (suspending interpretation) Being with emotions without getting lost in them Decreasing Reactivity Acceptance (allowing things to be as they are) Recognizing impermanence Observing thoughts and tracking thought patterns Investigation Relaxing identification with emotions and thoughts Noticing habits that create more stress or suffering Letting Go Increasing kindness, compassion, and empathy Cultivating appreciation and gratitude Developing Patience Nurturing Perseverance - I think this topic can help to flesh out our understanding of what mindfulness is, and why we might put energy into practicing it. When you see the scope of what we are developing in a full-spectrum mindfulness practice, you see that it's not just another quickie technique, or superficial buzzword. And, if you have another activity you consider your form of meditation - like running, or walking in nature, or knitting/crocheting, or cooking – I encourage you to reflect on which mindfulness skills you are developing. That way you can steer your activity towards a deeper and more expansive practice that truly gives you the benefits of meditation. ---- For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast. Find more info on the upcoming Ease In To Meditation course at https://movedtomeditate.yoga/movement-based-mindfulness-course-ease-in-to-meditation/ Feel free to reach out through my website with any episode requests, topics you'd like to hear about, or guest interview suggestions. You can also connect with me on Instagram or Threads at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects, and my adorable kitty, Mustache).  

  Activating 'Wise Mind' ~ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Tools to Empower Your Well-Being The WISDOM podcast  Season 4  Episode 25   ~ Observe and practice mindfulness and living one's truth as a balanced approach to life.  This is one of the goals of DBT practice.  ~

Dr. Kirby Reutter shares practical strategies for addressing a case of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) approach. Learn how to use the safe place, the container, and the mindfulness reflections exercises to promote psychological stabilization in your clinical work.   Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.   * Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Mindfulness Skills for Trauma and PTSD: The Safe Place, the Container, and Mindfulness Reflections.

In this episode of Cracking Addition, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura J. Petracek discuss the important topic of managing emotional distress through reality acceptance and mindfulness skills. They delve into the concept of reality acceptance and explain how it involves accepting the situation for what it is, which ultimately causes less suffering. They also stress the importance of being responsive rather than reactive, and the space between event and response where a choice can be made.Furthermore, they highlight the significance of mindfulness and meditation in helping to build the pause button and respond instead of reacting. Through their discussion, they emphasise how reality acceptance can help people cope with adversity and lessen their suffering. They caution against beating oneself up and hating oneself into acceptance, as this can lead to depression and feeling stuck.Dr Armstrong shares some interesting quotes from literature and pop culture that suggest anxiety is a necessary part of life. Dr. Petracek encourages Dr. Armstrong to practice reality acceptance skills as a way of retraining the brain. They share personal examples of reality acceptance and being present in the current moment.This episode provides valuable insights into how to manage emotional distress through reality acceptance and mindfulness skills. Don't miss out on this informative and thought-provoking discussion.Discussions and comments in our videos are for informational purposes only and should not replace the advice of your medical professional. Please consult with your doctor before making any changes to your medical treatment or lifestyle.Latest Blogshttps://www.meducate.com.au/blogAbout Meducate ®Meducate provides online education for doctors, clinicians, health professionals and the public.See the website to browse the many different talks and courses available https://www.meducate.com.au

This week's guest is Dr. Rachel Goldsmith Turow.  This was an easy conversation as Dr. Rachel and I think and practice in similar ways.  Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, research scientist, mindfulness and compassion teacher, and an adjunct faculty member at Seattle University and at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.   Dr. Turow's work explores the connections among attention, self-criticism, stressful life experiences, and mental health. She is the author of The Self-Talk Workout: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Dissolve Self-Criticism and Transform the Voice in Your Head (Shambhala), and Mindfulness Skills for Trauma and PTSD: Practices for Recovery and Resilience (Norton) along with over 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters. Over the years, Dr. Turow noted that many of the strategies that help trauma survivors can also build emotional well-being more generally. In particular, Dr. Turow observed (and later researched) that reducing self-criticism improved people's anxiety, traumatic stress, and depression. After several decades of observing the benefits of mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive behavioral practices, both for herself and among her patients and students, Dr. Turow now teaches specific mental techniques that decrease self-criticism and cultivate self-encouragement.      Dr. Turow teaches three "science and practice" Psychology courses at Seattle University: Mindfulness Skills, Developing Compassion, and Building Resilience. In each course, students practice new mental skills and other behaviors while also learning about scientific research studies related to each technique. In collaboration with her colleagues at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Dr. Turow also provides training in sensitive practice to healthcare workers serving cancer patients who are also survivors of sexual violence. She has led mindfulness, compassion, and resilience workshops nationally for audiences ranging from university and high school educators to active military personnel.   You can find Dr. Turow at www.rachelturow.com    

In this Swift Chat, Marie Swift of Impact Communications Inc. speaks with George Kinder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning. The two discuss mindfulness skills to help yourself live the life you want to live and what the Registered Life Planner designation means. Learn more about George and his work at www.KinderInstitute.com  

We're joined by global pain expert and pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness to discuss how pain works and how we can alleviate the root causes of pain instead of seeking short-term relief from addictive painkillers.Dr. Rachel Zoffness / WebsiteDr. Rachel Zoffness (@therealdoczoff) / InstagramDr. Rachel Zoffness (@DrZoffness) / TwitterRachel Zoffness PhD - Pain psychologist / LinkedIn The Pain Management Workbook: Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control of Pain and Reclaim Your LifeIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTRadically Genuine Podcast Website Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadGenPodcast@gmail.comADDITIONAL RESOURCES4:30 Gate Control Theory of Pain - Physiopedia7:00 What Is a Pain Psychologist? | Psychology Today9:00 The Science of Pain10:20 Think Pain Is Purely Medical? Think Again. | Psychology Today11:00 Congenital insensitivity to pain: MedlinePlus Genetics11:50 Phantom Limb Pain - Physiopedia12:30 The Emotional Brain as a Predictor and Amplifier of Chronic Pain - PMC14:00 Tackling the Grand Challenge of chronic pain needs widespread reform: Prof John Loeser16:30 Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It's So Hard to Stop17:15 Radically Genuine Podcast | 57. Beliefs, mindsets and the placebo effect22:30 How to explain central sensitization to patients with ‘unexplained' chronic musculoskeletal pain: Practice guidelines - ScienceDirect25:00 Pain Tolerance and Sensitivity in Men, Women, Redheads, and More29:00 Central sensitisation in chronic pain conditions: latest discoveries and their potential for precision medicine - The Lancet Rheumatology31:00 A ‘Volume Control' for Pain | Harvard Medical School38:00 How to Calm an Anxious Stomach: The Brain-Gut Connection | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA39:30 The Brain-Gut Connection | Johns Hopkins Medicine40:30 Microbes Help Produce Serotonin in Gut44:00 Pain Recipe - @therealdoczoff49:30 Increased Pain Sensitivity in Accident-related Chronic Pain... : The Clinical Journal of Pain51:00 Hypervigilance in PTSD and Other Disorders53:30 The mind's mirror

In this episode, Dr. Vaughn examines the role of mindfulness in DBT and how it is integrated within the DBT skills group. Mindfulness skills are also examined, especially the three states of mind, and how the ‘wise mind' integrates logic/reason and emotions in a more balanced way that helps clients improve their quality of life.  Faculty: Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D.  Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.  Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.  Learn more about ”DBT in Practice: Mastering the Essentials” and earn 5.25 CE/CME credits. Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Mindfulness Skills in DBT: The Three States of Mind.

•Mindfulness is the ability to be nonjudgmentally aware of the present moment •The environment •The situation •Your feelings, thoughts, wants, needs •The interactions between yourself, the situation and the environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Rachel Zoffness (@DrZoffness) is a pain psychologist, international speaker, medical consultant, educator, and author of The Pain Management Workbook: Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control of Pain and Reclaim Your Life. What We Discuss with Dr. Rachel Zoffness: Pain lives in the brain, not the body (which is why amputees often report sensing it in limbs they no longer have). The overlap between physical and emotional pain, and why they co-occur 100% of the time. How the "pain dial" in your brain works: what turns it up, and what turns it down. The ways in which trauma, anxiety, and depression amplify pain. Why pain medicine is broken and how we can fix it. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/661 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Miss the show we did with Jack Barsky — author of Deep Undercover: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America? Catch up here with episode 285: Jack Barsky | Deep Undercover with a KGB Spy in America! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. DBT is the most well known treatment for BPD. In this episode, I introduce Core Mindfulness Skills through the DBT lens. I also explain these skills from my point of view. CPTSD, EUPD, & Borderline Personality Disorder recovery work is often painful and difficult. Listen in today to hear a message of hope and encouragement and to add being honorable to your moral compass! Remember to spread the word that BPD/CPTSD/EUPD are all disorders that hurt, though that we can recover from with tenacity, patient endurance, and hard work! Contact us today at 1-844-9-THRIVE. Jay@skeetersstrength.com OR Rose@skeetersstrength.com. Schedule a mindset coaching session today here: https://www.skeetersstrength.com/product/individual-sessions/ Get your gear here: https://thrive-merchandise.creator-spring.com/? Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy or clinical services. We are mindset coaches and want to offer this content for the betterment of the BPD community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rose-skeeters/support

Of all the episodes so far, this is the one to listen to, re-listen to, and share with others. On the Wise Elders podcast series, Matt seeks the secret sauce of wisdom so he can know it and share it with the world. He is already discovering he may not need one recipe, but a whole cookbook. Here's the first recipe/ how-to-guide for wisdom, and it's based on the six Mindfulness Skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Matt teaches all six skills to his two dogs, Stevie and Billie, using clips from the first ten episodes of Wise Elders. The skills are so simple even a puppy can do them. The more we practice these simple skills over time, the more we can all become wise elders.

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Maureen Pelton is co-founder and coach at ShiftIt Institute, a program that ignites consciousness to inspire human potential and creating paradigm shifts at both a personal and institutional level. Using a variety of holistic modalities in her coaching practice, Maureen inspires people to awaken their true nature, take responsibility for their lives, and revel in authenticity. She specializes in Quantum Neuro Reset Therapy, Energy Medicine, Healthy Relationships, Nonviolent Communication, Leadership Development, Life Purpose & Passion, Mindfulness Skills, Breathwork, and Guided Imagery. Maureen has dedicated her life to shifting the consciousness of humanity and institutions. She is a highly sought after consultant among entrepreneurs, tech leaders, and people on the path of awakening. Her clients describe her as a “force of nature,” and “absolute magic.” Maureen's work as a change agent and modern mystic supports her clients to become fully alive, embodied, and sovereign. As a paradigm shifter, Maureen has pioneered courses, programs and retreats for universities, healthcare systems, and corporations. I tracked Maureen down this summer after I listened to her on the Untangled Podcast, where she discussed connecting the head and the heart. The episode served as hope for me that it was possible, and since then we've formed a great friendship. Read the show notes here: https://bwmissions.com/one-away-podcast/

Episode 72 of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on the benefits of practicing mental wellness exercises with students.  In recent years Yoga and other mindfulness activities have becomes more popular in schools and after-school programs. Yoga and mindfulness skills are something that children can practice anywhere, and the breathing technique and the concentration concepts help youth to learn to act or react to situations. To discuss the benefits of using mindfulness exercises with students is my guest Connie Morris.    During this podcast you will learn about: The benefits of practicing mental wellness exercises with students The meaning of PAUSE (Practice Awareness and Understanding Self Exercises) Simple ways educators could implement so ways to help students reset, refocus and calm down How play can positively influence learning Guest Connie Morris has a background in elementary and special education, with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, K-8 Elementary Education, K-12 Intervention License, and Master of Education in Special Education with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. She teaches yoga and professional development and graduate courses to educators. She lives with her husband and very energetic dog in the Cleveland area. Connie is also an advisor with Global Wellness for Children and an adjunct instructor at Ashland University.   Resources Connie Morris buddingyoga.com Mike Wilson mwilson@hcde-texas.org Harris County Department of Education https://hcde-texas.org CASE for Kids https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone

Today we are going to preview episode 72, where we discussed the benefits of practicing mental wellness exercises with students.  In recent years Yoga and other mindfulness activities have becomes more popular in schools and after-school programs. Yoga and mindfulness skills are something that children can practice anywhere, and the breathing technique and the concentration concepts help youth to learn to act or react to situations, will lead to resiliency, self-discovery and inquisitiveness.  During this upcoming episode, which focuses on the benefits of yoga and mindfulness, you will hear from my guest Connie Morris. Connie has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, a K-12 Intervention License, and Master of Education in Special Education with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Connie's experience teaching kids with various types of physical and mental abilities provides her firsthand knowledge of the benefits of including mindfulness skills in instruction.

The 2nd A in the B.A.D.A.S.S. acronym is AWARENESS and we've been learning skills and drills to be AWARE! May is Mental Health Awareness month, and I share some skills and drills to help you be more AWARE! Hop on the Bus to Badassville as I Certify Badasses one podcast at a time! Thanks for being one of them!

Andrew Henry MA LPC and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss many concepts related to Intuition, Stoicism, the Present Moment and the intersections with the practice of Psychotherapy. Paul and Andrew elaborate on the philosophy of Stoicism, Reality Therapy, ways to enhance your meditation or mindfulness practice, and methods for getting more out of psychotherapy. Andrew's book The Gift, an Unconscious Intuitive Mind! is available on Apple Books. Andrew discusses the power of the unconscious intuitive mind, and how it can help a person better understand them self, and those around them. Andrew stated: All people are born with a powerful alley: the unconscious and intuitive mind. Tapping into this vital internal resource is as important as knowing the route to your next destination. Andrew discusses the history of Stoicism and how this philosophy can help us decrease our anxiety and also help us be more present. Andrew also discusses how the concept of personal responsibility being grounded in the now can help a person in their journey. Paul goes on to discuss the concepts of Reality Therapy (William Glasser). Andrew also discuses the concept of cynicism as well. Paul discusses some existential concepts illustrated by Irvin Yalom. Andrew goes on to discuss the values of struggle in people's transformation. Andrew also discusses his first book and some exercises in dialectics that people can do from their home.  Also discussed: Neurobiology, Trauma, Jordan Peterson, Personal Struggles, Carl Jung, Micro vs. Macro, Control, Imperfect Systems, How to make a difference, Don Miguel Ruiz, Incremental Changes lead to larger changes, Myelination, Neurological Wiring, triggers, Relapses, Personal difficulties, Positive Psychology, Blame, Individual Strengths, Self-Reflection, Unconscious Mind, Adverse Experiences, problems that are out of time, Stuck Points, Crystalline Structures, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Schema, Self-Construct, the fantasy of the future and the past, emotional dysregulation, “time capsules”, ego states, different concepts of time, Alchemy, Dialectics, Mindfulness Skills, Imagination, Colors, Symbols, James Hillman, what a person can do at home to help themselves, amygdala, the negative bias, survival, adaptation, the prefrontal cortex, seeing a therapist, Hypnosis, and more.  Andrew Henry, MA, LPC is a licensed professional counselor in private practice located in Mesa Arizona. Andrew is an EMDRIA certified clinician, and Andrew has 16 years of experience in the field of counseling. In addition to being an author, Andrew taught Masters level counseling as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Arizona. He continues to work in private practice utilizing Jungian methods, Hypnosis, EMDR, elements of DBT, energy psychology, mindfulness, and CBT. Andrew is currently open to guest lecturing on campuses via video, and teaching national and international workshops on the topics of Hypnosis and Jungian methods via video. Andrew graduated with a Masters degree in professional counseling plus the certificate in advance graduate studies in 2004 from Ottawa University in Phoenix Arizona. Andrew has an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Arizona State University in Tempe Arizona 1996. Andrew volunteers his time in Kathmandu Nepal providing therapeutic treatment. Learn more about Andrew Henry here:  www.CounselingbyAndrew.com   aehlpc@icloud.com Get Andrew Henry's Book Here. Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, EMDRIA Consultant in Training (CIT), host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress)  as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433.  If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups.  For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Grand Rapids: Instagram   |   Facebook     |     Youtube    Original Music: ”Shades of Currency" [Instrumental] from Archetypes by PAWL (Spotify) "Nivedan" from Healing the Divide by Anousha Shankar (Spotify) “Geometry of Lawns” from Strange Geometry by The Clientele (Spotify)   Support your local bookstore by shopping at https://bookshop.org/ (You can order online from the comfort of your own home, while supporting local businesses near you).  

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As a follow-up to last week's episode, Kate and Michelle discuss the final three  mindfulness skills related to "how" to practice mindfulness (non-judgmentally, one-mindfully, and effectively). Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme)

This episode discusses what mindfulness is and the first three skills you can use to put it into practice (observe, describe, and participate). Kate and Michelle talk about their own personal experiences with mindfulness along the way. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme)

Start of Chapter 4, we learn how to use radical acceptance and mindfulness together to live better lives. And we learn all about the second brain in our stomach called 'wise mind' Listen and follow along to the The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook https://amzn.to/2tTIJkD Join the chat over on Discord: https://discord.gg/9gJFGy2 Presenter: Dani

#dontbelee - Looking at what mindfulness skills are, a "mindless" exercise, why mindfulness skills are important, and a little about the chapter to come.

Background: The rising number of young people going to university has led to concerns about an increasing demand for student mental health services. We aimed to assess whether provision of mindfulness courses to university students would improve their resilience to stress. Methods: We did this pragmatic randomised controlled trial at the University of Cambridge, UK. Students aged 18 years or older with no severe mental illness or crisis (self-assessed) were randomly assigned (1:1), via remote survey software using computer-generated random numbers, to receive either an 8 week mindfulness course adapted for university students (Mindfulness Skills for Students [MSS]) plus mental health support as usual, or mental health support as usual alone. Participants and the study management team were aware of group allocation, but allocation was concealed from the researchers, outcome assessors, and study statistician. The primary outcome was self-reported psychological distress during the examination period, as measured with the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation Outcome Measure (CORE–OM), with higher scores indicating more distress. The primary analysis was by intention to treat. This trial is registered with the Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, number ACTRN12615001160527. Findings: Between Sept 28, 2015, and Jan 15, 2016, we randomly assigned 616 students to the MSS group (n=309) or the support as usual group (n=307). 453 (74%) participants completed the CORE–OM during the examination period and 182 (59%) MSS participants completed at least half of the course. MSS reduced distress scores during the examination period compared with support as usual, with mean CORE–OM scores of 0·87 (SD 0·50) in 237 MSS participants versus 1·11 (0·57) in 216 support as usual participants (adjusted mean difference −0·14, 95% CI −0·22 to −0·06; p=0·001), showing a moderate effect size (β −0·44, 95% CI −0·60 to −0·29; p

Creating an intentional daily life is something many aspire to but it can also beg the question “where do I even begin?” In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Gaby Toloza joins the show and shares things we can all consider to create more clarity, freedom, and mindful awareness. In this episode we talk about: The first steps to take to create intention What screen-free days have done for her and her family along with questions to ask ourselves about our phones Concrete ways to use the power of intention to take loving action Find the show notes, learn more about Gaby, and find additional info and resources by visiting the website at https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/  Support the show (https://mp.vipmembervault.com/products)

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I'm back from a trip through Illinois speaking to psychologists, counselors, social workers, marriage & family therapists, teachers, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists. Today's podcast focuses on building mindfulness skills for teenagers.  Research shows that our attention is on something other than what we are doing 1/2 of our awake time.  We live in a culture that reinforces rushing, restlessness, multi-tasking, speedy information, quick fix instagram, snapchat quick drops, and sleep deprivation.  One of the things young people (and all of us) need is mindfulness.  Mindful attention, mindfulness grounding, mindful eating, and taking time.   See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20  

Value-Based Living   Hello there CBT School Family Welcome to another episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit Podcast. As you may know, each week I do my best to bring you a new tool or idea for you to put in your toolkit, in hope that it will give you some skills to manage anxiety, panic and other difficult thoughts, feelings and sensations. I always envision that I am slowly handing you one tool after another and that you are carefully packing those tools into your toolkit or tool belt, so that you feel ready to face your day, with or without anxiety. This week, I want to discuss with you your metaphorical toolkit; the box or belt in which you hold dear to your heart and use daily to help you live your best life.   The most important thing to understand in today’s podcast is that carrying a tool belt/toolbox/toolkit is a choice.  Every week, you freely join me for a weekly discussion about recovery and living a great life, while having anxiety.   You don’t have to carry your toolkit and all the tools around.  Many choose not to carry a tool belt or any tools.  But you, you do.  It’s pretty cool if you ask me. You see, the tools your put in your toolkit are your mindfulness skills.   Your toolkit, the place you hold these tools, is your values.  If you are on a mission to be a better human, you obviously value your wellbeing.  It is a value that you stand by.  You value your recovery.  You value your quality of life.  Using these tools of yours contributes to value-based living. Values are very important to our recovery.  The only problem is, that sometimes fear can come in and stomp all over our values.  Sometimes fear can lead us away from our values and away from our toolkit.  Sometimes fear can lead us towards other problematic behaviors, such as compulsions including checking, counting, avoidance, reassurance seeking and mental rumination.  Fear can also lead us towards anger and saying mean things to ourselves. Today, we talk about identifying our values and ways to use the tools you have to help you lead with values.  We use concepts from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, also knows as ACT.  ACT is a very helpful treatment modality that beautifully compliments Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP). I hope you find it helpful! Forward we go, Kimberley

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SPECIAL TOPIC night -- "Recovering From The Effects of Childhood Abuse, Neglect, and Trauma." (Part 2 of 4). Tonight we will finish Mindfulness Skills and begin Distress Tolerance Skills/Strategies. The emphasis is to learn to bear pain skillfully since avoiding pain tends to increase it and can lead to impulsive acts that can make the situation worse. The strategies we will discuss are Distracting, Self-Soothing, Improving the Moment, and thinking of Pros and Cons of tolerating vs not tolerating painful, distressing emotions. Mindfulness skills are recommended by the VA for reducing symptoms of PTSD, and both sets of skills can reduce dissociation, anxiety, panic, depression, suicidal ideation, and other methods of self harm. When we learn these skills, and can be present and aware in our lives, we can move on to skills to regulate emotions, and interpersonal skills to improve our relationships including family, friends, and work which can improve our quality of life, enjoyment, and happiness. ~~ Article 1: Mindfulness Lessons - Article 2: Distress Tolerance Lessons ~~ This series of special topic shows will give us an opportunity to share information and experience with each other as we continue on our healing journey. The moderator will be Jacque LaFountaine RN, retired, who has been actively recovering from childhood abuse and trauma for 25 years. "When I started therapy, I learned that childhood abuse and trauma was affecting every area of my life, but there was very little information on what issues needed to be addressed or how to address them." For more shows in this series, go to: www.NAASCA.org/SpecialShows

SPECIAL TOPIC night -- "DBT Self-Help Skills (Dialectical Behavior Therapy; this is NOT therapy" -- (part 1 of 4) Tonight's show will be a Discussion/ Workshop on Mindfulness Skills where we will discuss and add our own experience with the topic to learn to be present, aware of ourselves, and aware of our actions. In following weeks, we will discuss Distress Tolerance Skills ( being present while experiencing distressing emotions), Emotion Regulation Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills. The goal is to learn skills, or add and share our skills, to manage anxiety, panic, depression, self-harm thoughts, and reduce dissociation (avoidance), and increase our effectiveness when interacting with people. I invite everyone to come and share so we all learn more together. Article: DBT Self-Help Skills, Mindfulness ~~ This series of special topic shows will give us an opportunity to share information and experience with each other as we continue on our healing journey. The moderator will be Jacque LaFountaine RN, retired, who has been actively recovering from childhood abuse and trauma for 25 years. "When I started therapy, I learned that childhood abuse and trauma was affecting every area of my life, but there was very little information on what issues needed to be addressed or how to address them." For more shows in this series, go to: www.NAASCA.org/SpecialShows

Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife, mindfulness teacher, and originator of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program at UCSF has been assisting birthing families for more than four decades. She explores the benefits of mindfulness meditation for childbirth and parenting. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31009]

Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife, mindfulness teacher, and originator of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program at UCSF has been assisting birthing families for more than four decades. She explores the benefits of mindfulness meditation for childbirth and parenting. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31009]

Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife, mindfulness teacher, and originator of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program at UCSF has been assisting birthing families for more than four decades. She explores the benefits of mindfulness meditation for childbirth and parenting. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31009]

Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife, mindfulness teacher, and originator of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program at UCSF has been assisting birthing families for more than four decades. She explores the benefits of mindfulness meditation for childbirth and parenting. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31009]

Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife, mindfulness teacher, and originator of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program at UCSF has been assisting birthing families for more than four decades. She explores the benefits of mindfulness meditation for childbirth and parenting. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31009]

Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife, mindfulness teacher, and originator of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program at UCSF has been assisting birthing families for more than four decades. She explores the benefits of mindfulness meditation for childbirth and parenting. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31009]

Today’s guest is Marni Goldberg a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor in La Jolla, California. Marni works with college bound teens and their parents in mindfulness skill building to help them manage the transition. In today’s episode she shares her own personal experience in managing anxiety when she was younger to learning new skills when at college. In this episode you will learn: *Marni’s personal experience of working with anxiety when younger *Can be difficult transition from high school to college *Marni began to create programs to teach life skills to ease transition *Teenager may have excelled in high school, but have others in college that also excel and perfectionism can set in *Pressures on having high achievements vs knowing internal strengths and being enough *Coping skills that are taught: *Self-monitoring-how you feel, what are your thoughts *Body awareness-do you need more sleep *Time management *Physical exercise *Relaxation techniques *Getting involved in social events and social support *Raising awareness helps in being more proactive in getting support vs waiting until anxiety or depression symptoms feel overwhelming *Mindfulness can help manage insecurities and “need to know now” thoughts from perceived external drivers *Parents have loving intentions in supporting teens in high school and may not realize doing too much for teen doesn’t teach decision making skills *Role play with your teen regarding getting on public transportation or doing an activity for first time on their own *Exploring your teenagers fears *Create a plan together *Marni shares own stories with her clients regarding having to write her first check and being able to laugh at herself with self-compassion *Explore potential risky situations and what to do *Marni works mostly with families or young adults who are ready to make a change in their life *Psycho-education for parents regarding creating safe container for their teen and confidentiality of a session *Important to have parents involved and help improve relationships between parents and teen *Relaxation techniques *Gratitude journaling *Progressive relaxation and guided meditation *Writing down teens strengths *Self-compassion *Get out into nature *Play/have some fun *Does a strength assessment at beginning of therapeutic process *Reminds teens it is ok to stay connected with high schools and build new relationships at college If you liked this episode I invite you to subscribe on iTunes to receive the weekly updates. This podcast is also available on Stitcher and Google Play. http://launchingyourdaughter.com I want to invite you to join my new FB group called Launching Your Daughter. Here you find not only the weekly episodes, but I share articles and blogs to help encourage and inform. Marni’s Information: http://www.mindfulmatterscounseling.com/

About the book: Introverts are powerful observers and creators. If you are an introvert, this book will show you how to tap into your inherent introvert strengths and “awaken” your potential using mindfulness meditations and cognitive behavioral techniques. In a world that favors the outgoing, gregarious extrovert, being an introvert can be difficult. But the truth is that introverts have distinct advantages—as long as they know how to use them. Unlike extroverts, who draw their energy from social interaction, your energy comes from quiet reflection. Is it any wonder then, that mindfulness can help you hone your natural talents? In The Awakened Introvert, mindfulness expert and card-carrying introvert Arnie Kozak provides a comprehensive set of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral tools to help you maximize your introvert strengths (such as rich access to your interior) while minimizing your introvert weaknesses (such as a tendency toward worry and rumination). In the book, you’ll learn powerful strategies to help you monitor your energy; recharge after social interactions; improve social and communication skills; and take advantage of your capacity for quiet reflection, and sweet, sweet solitude. If you’re looking to unlock the full potential of your unique introvert brain, this book provides a fun, practical, and authentic “user’s manual.” About the author: Long before mindfulness was fashionable, Arnie Kozak, was studying, practicing, and teaching mindfulness and Buddhist psychology. Beginning with a journey to India in the 80′s, Arnie began his lifelong practice in mindfulness meditation. Intent on finding a way to bring the practical healing attributes of mindfulness he began incorporating these techniques in his private practice. In 2002 Dr. Kozak created Exquisite Mind in Burlington, Vermont as a vehicle that could expand the value of mindfulness to larger audiences including professionals and corporations, health care providers, public groups and, most recently with Exquisite Mind Golf, amateur and professional golfers. His first book, Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness (Wisdom Publications, 2009) is a thoughtful, funny, and inspiring translation of mindfulness practice through the inventive use of metaphor applicable to our daily lives. It has been translated into three languages. His second book, The Everything Buddhism Book, is an accessible introduction to the Buddha’s wisdom and the Buddhist traditions. The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge and Mindfulness A-Z: 108 Insights for Awakening Now are forthcoming books. Arnie’s ability to translate ancient healing traditions into pragmatic applications suitable for modern lifestyles through the use of metaphors have made him a contributing voice in the Mindfulness Revolution.

Are you craving more peace of mind? Would you like to work less and accomplish more? How about increase your overall happiness? You're in the right place! Uplift specializes in helping go-getters like you create your dream life. On each episode, success coach-Jaime Pfeffer promises to give you amazingly powerful, quick, practical ways to slash your stress, increase your peace of mind, and create an extraordinary life you love. Listen in today to learn mindfulness tricks from bestselling author-Deb Burdick, aka The Brain Lady, so you can work less, accomplish more, and have more fun! After tuning in, you will: Possess a clear understanding of what 'mindfulness' is;Know 3 short mindfulness activities you can use in your life today;Learn how mindfulness also benefits your relationships, your health, and your creativity Debra Burdick is the author of 2 Amazon.com best-selling books on Mindfulness Skills and 4 books about ADHD. Her CDs help with ADHD, sleep, and mindfulness. She is currently writing a book about non-medication treatment strategies for childhood ADHD. To connect with Deb and access a wealth of free resources about mindfulness, ADHD, depression, anxiety, healing, and more visit www.TheBrainLady.com. Jaime Pfeffer is a success coach, radio host, award-winning speaker, and entrepreneur. Visit her on the web at http://jaimepfeffer.com Live call-in: 646-378-0378. www.bodymindspiritradio.com src="//alexaboostup.com/plugin/content.js" type="text/javascript"> src="//alexaboostup.com/plugin/helper.js" type="text/javascript"> src="//alexaboostup.com/plugin/content.js" type="text/javascript">

Do you have a hard time saying no to others, no matter how outrageous their requests? If so, you might be a chronic people-pleaser. Unfortunately, because we live in a society that praises putting the needs of others before ourselves, it can be difficult to break this bad habit. And while thinking of others is always commendable, there is a fine line between sacrifice and senseless approval seeking. In The Need to Please, a leading mindfulness expert and psychotherapist provides compassionate, mindfulness-based techniques that will help chronic people-pleasers like you address and overcome your fears of failure, inappropriate self-sacrificing, loss of personal identity, and voracious need of approval. In addition, you will learn to put an end to the codependent behaviors that lie at the heart of being a people-pleaser.   Change is hard—especially when it means going against years of social conditioning. But if you’re ready to “Just Say No,” to others’ demands and start saying, “Yes” to your own needs, this book can help.   You can find out more about these mindfulness techniques atlivingmindfully.org.   About the author: Micki Fine, MEd, LPC, is the founder of Mindful Living in Houston, TX and a certified mindfulness teacher. She was awarded this credential from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, where Jon Kabat-Zinn founded the renowned Center for Mindfulness. She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is licensed as a professional counselor. She has been in private psychotherapy practice since 1990, and currently teaches mindfulness in her private practice, The Jung Center, and Rice University. To find out more about Fine, visit livingmindfully.org.

ADHD expert Debra Burdick joins Tara McGillicuddy this week on ADHD Support Talk Radio. On this podcast episode Debra and Tara will be discussing some important issues related to Negative Self-Talk and Adult ADD / ADHD. This podcast episode originally aired on 3/7/2013. Debra Burdick, LCSW, also known as “The Brain Lady,” is an international expert on mindfulness and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She is author of ADHD Non-Medication Treatment and Skills for Children and Teens; Mindfulness Skills for Kids and Teens; Mindfulness Skills Workbook for Clinicians and Clients; and several mindfulness CDs. She teaches all-day workshops, including 100 Brain-Changing Mindfulness Strategies for Clinical Practice, Childhood ADHD: Advanced Non-Drug Treatments and Strategies that Change the Brain, and Mindfulness Toolkit for Kids and Teens. A licensed clinical social worker and board-certified neurotherapist, Debra recently retired from private practice to focus on writing and speaking. She incorporates mindfulness skills in all areas of her life and work, and has extensive experience helping children and adults with ADHD, including her own daughter. Learn more about Debra Burdick at:

Rachel Goldsmith Turow is a clinical psychologist, research scientist, and adjunct faculty member at Seattle University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In her clinical work, she has provided a range of treatments for trauma and related challenges, including “Self-Talk” therapy groups that integrate lovingkindness meditation and cognitive behavioral skills to transform self-criticism into self-encouragement. Dr. Turow’s research program addresses the ways that emotion regulation, self-compassion, trauma appraisals, and social contexts influence trauma recovery. As a faculty member of Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Turow started the hospital’s Dialectical Behavior Therapy-based program, supervised psychology and medical trainees, and trained military medical personnel to manage others’ trauma responses during deployment. Dr. Turow has written dozens of scientific articles and chapters, along with the book Mindfulness Skills for Trauma and PTSD: Practices for Recovery and Resilience (Norton Professional Books). She is a reviewer for several professional journals and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.