Videos
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Why do mindfulness meditation?
Introduction to mindfulness training - watch for a full explanation of mindfulness.
Why use mindfulness meditation for depression? - most of the time our minds are either ruminating over the past or worrying about the future, making us miserable. Really the only time we have is now. Mindfulness meditation training helps us to become present and to enjoy the peace that is here now. Mindfulness based meditation practice - Watch a BBC news item that shows evidence that it works to reduce stress, and prevent relapse of depression and anxiety. |
Audio meditations
Acceptance and commitment therapy - leaves on a stream meditation. Learn how to just let your thoughts gently pass through the stream of consciousness without the energy draining effects of struggling and fighting with the thoughts.
Acceptance and commitment therapy - metaphor - are thoughts and feelings hijacking your direction in life, stopping you from doing what you would really love to do? Acceptance and commitment therapy - metaphor - anxiety and negative self talk can leave us floating around in circles, not allowing us to move forward towards the goals that are most valuable to us in our lives. Acceptance and commitment therapy - metaphor - often we are so caught up in the battle with our thoughts and feelings that we miss out on all of the good around us, just like focusing on an unwelcome guest at a party. |