Mindfulness is…
intentionally being present.
It is leaving the past in the past, letting go of the future, being present with curiosity, acceptance, and non-judgement.
Mindfulness-Based Counseling is…
counseling that uses mindfulness as a tool. If you have tried counseling before but with mixed benefits, mindfulness-based counseling may be a helpful new take on therapy for you. Cedar Park Mindfulness Counseling offers some productive ways to address issues like stress, anxiety, panic, depression, and many other challenging aspects of life.
Mindfulness-based counseling helps individuals build increased awareness from moment to moment, to be more intentional, to improve focus, and to find new ways to cope with old stubborn problems.
The benefits of mindfulness are backed by science.
Research has established that over time mindfulness practice leads to visible changes in the brain, so that different areas of the brain can communicate with each other better.
For example: Imagine if you were to walk across a lawn to check the mail each day for 6 months, you would likely find a new path starting to form. This is similar to what is possible with mindfulness and brain change; new paths connecting. As you work on coping techniques to relieve symptoms of anxiety or panic, over time the brain will be changing too, and lasting progress can be achieved.
Click here to check out some mindfulness research: –https://mindleader.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HARVARD-BUSINESSREVIEW_MIndfulness-can-change-your-brain.pdf
How is mindfulness incorporated in counseling sessions?
-we discuss mindfulness to better understand it
-we may practice mindfulness exercises
-clients learn exercises to do independently outside of session
-As a client’s coping “toolbox” grows over time, ideally there is less need for counseling
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