Problems occur when we attach too much importance to mental commentary. We treat a stream of ideas as fact, and they crystallize into negative thoughts that become difficult to step back from. This session looks at ways of having a different relationship with our thoughts – how we can observe them from a distance and learn from them…
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The science behind Mindfulness
For those who remain unconvinced or sceptical of the benefits of mindfulness, here’s Professor Mark Williams, director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, explaining the scientific studies that prove unequivocally how it can help with depression. Quite why they interviewed him in a storage-cupboard is unclear, but it’s great to be part of research that results… Continue reading The science behind Mindfulness
Mindfulness in Depression Relapse Prevention – Facing Difficulties
I’m amazed and thrilled at the progress I’m making when it comes to learning to understand and live with my condition. Instead of trying to free myself from difficulties (which, let’s face it, is just setting yourself up for disappointment) I’m learning to deal with, and see them, differently. It truly is revelatory and I feel like SHOUTING IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS!!!! But I’ll content myself with trying to explain it in a way that I hope you’ll understand…
Mindfulness in Depression Relapse Prevention – Exploring the landscape of depression
Over the past few weeks I’ve developed a foundation of mindfulness. I’m ready to extend this skill to the thoughts and feelings I experience when depression is lurking. I’ve built up my mindfulness muscle – now it’s time to flex it and see what it can do.
Mindfulness in Depression Relapse Prevention – The Breath
The sessions so far have shown me how to use mindfulness to exist in the present moment, revealing the small but significant experiences I was missing out on by being blind to the holistic experiences of my body…
Mindfulness in Depression Relapse Prevention – The Body Scan
After a week of practicing mindfulness in short routine tasks, Session 2 introduced a more formal mindfulness exercise, designed to help me connect with direct, immediate body sensations as a way of focusing my attention away from past or future preoccupations…
Making My Choice – Mindfulness In Writing
I’ve written a piece, a personal piece, a piece that I honed and edited and re-worked until I felt proud of it. Now, when I read it through, it makes my heart sing – so am I happy?
Mindfulness in Depression Relapse Prevention – Autopilot & Raisins
The first session introduced the concept of Mindfulness, and it’s arch-enemy, Auto-pilot. It also ensured I’d never underestimate a raisin again…
BPD – How Can You Help?
Following my last post, where I wrote about my recent BPD episode, I thought I’d clarify how Borderline Personality Disorder makes itself felt, the difficulties sufferers face, and the ways in which those close to them can help.
Expanding To Fit The World
See each day as though it’s your first – live each day as though it’s your last.