MINDFULNESS

Question 1

GAINING CONTROL OF THOUGHTS

Answer 1

• trains us to think of present emotions and feelings
• minds are usually too focused on the past or the future
• become aware of all incoming thoughts and feelings and also accept them
• goal is to gain awareness of any negative thoughts and gaining control over them
• find when negative processes are occurring and alter their reaction to be more of a reflection

Question 2

MEDITATION AND MINDFUL BREATHING

Answer 2

• centre to this therapy is the art of meditation this is the most effective way of developing mindfulness skills
• siting medatation physically removes individuals from there life
• learned through practice and guided instruction
• client will focus on sitting comfortably with their spine straight and focus on breathing
• then to their body sensations then emotions helping stop negative thoughts entering
• helps people accept thoughts and feelings are impermanent

Question 3

INFORMAL PRACTICES OF MINDFULNESS

Answer 3

• once learned can be practiced through daily life amid activities such as cleaning or having a shower
• informal practices are opposite of multi-tasking it is focusing on a single task and surroundings
• eg shower water hitting skin sounds of water
• when attention begins to wander should be brought back