Mindfulness-Based Therapy

It is inevitable that there will be pain and struggle in life. Mindfulness offers us a scientifically proven way to decrease the additional suffering we frequently experience due to the patterns of our minds.  Through mindfulness, we train the mind to become less reactive and entangled in thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. There is a plethora of research backing the many benefits of mindfulness. MRI studies at Harvard actually show that mindfulness meditation increases the grey matter in the frontal lobe of the brain and decreases it in the amygdala or the stress center of the brain.

In therapy, mindfulness can be used to help individuals become more present-moment oriented, reduce the impact of negative or intrusive thoughts, and develop greater acceptance and compassion towards their experiences. Mindfulness techniques can also be used to promote relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall mental health and well-being. 

Here are some of the scientifically backed benefits of a mindfulness approach in therapy:

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Increased Insight
Enhanced Self-Awareness
Learning How To ‘Respond’ Versus ‘React’ To Stressors
Being More Present
Increased Concentration/Attention
Learning How To Decrease Self-Judgment
Increased Self-Compassion
Improved Patience
Learning How To Deal With Anxiety Symptoms
Reduced Chances Of Relapsing Into Depression, Anxiety, & Burnout
A Greater Sense Of Joy, Contentment, & Gratitude