Approaches

• Developing a personal meditation practice, finding what works best for your lifestyle.

• Resources, including apps, books and music that will help guide you as you learn how to stay present, find new ways to handle distractions and expectations.

• Observing and Describing

• Incorporating breathing exercises, body scans and guided imagery.

• Cultivating compassion and kindness.

• Integrating practices into life and living.

Benefits

• Reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety

• Greater satisfaction within relationships

• Improved ability to adapt to stressful situations

• Reduced rumination (repetitively going over a thought or problem)

• Enhanced ability to deal with illness

• Improved ability to manage emotions

• Increased attention and focus

• Experience of feeling connected