Meditation & Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the non-judgmental aspect of paying attention to the present moment.
Our goal is to allow our experience, our emotions, and our thoughts to simply be. That means we acknowledge and witness without trying to fix, react, cope, or medicate what is happening in the moment.
How often do we feel guilty for what we’re feeling? Or grow anxious about our own thoughts? Awareness infused with judgment is not mindfulness. Nonjudgmental moment-to-moment awareness of our experience is truly healing and empowering. When we can encounter the moment, pleasant or unpleasant, with an open sense of curiosity, this will be our paradigm shift
My approach
Of course, we all want to find calm, creative openness and presence. We want to de-stress, relieve anxiety, and feel better. But be careful about focusing too much on those outcomes. Mindfulness is about the now, not fixing what’s in the way of achieving what we want. In fact, mindfulness is not about achieving anything. The paradox is that focusing on the process and cultivating a mindfulness practice will get us to the outcome faster. Being present and attentive to what’s going on inside us requires simply being in our bodies.
This is more challenging than it sounds. We’re used to experiencing our body through our heads, whether in the form of negative self-talk, rushing to diagnose, or trying to fix the experience. Can we instead truly be in our bodies? Can we notice and sit with our anxiety, shame, fatigue, depression, anger, stress, or joy? Can we be in the moment with openness and curiosity instead of fueling the story behind it with blame, resentment, or fear? The answer is yes, we can. In time and with practice, we can all achieve mindfulness and enjoy its many benefits.
Today, mindfulness practices are grounded in both ancient teachings and modern science. Neuroscience, psychology, and physiology research all contribute to our understanding of how the body responds to its environment, stimulus, other people, and our own thoughts. Research into self-compassion (Serpa and Wolf, 64) suggests a relationship between self-compassion and lowered depression, anxiety, and perceived stress, in addition to self-compassion supporting health, health-related behaviors, managing chronic pain, and defending against the emotional impact of illness.
FAQs
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The client is expected to be on time for each session. A calm, quiet place free from distractions is essential.
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The coach will respect any boundaries set by the client and remain professional in all aspects. The coach has the very best interest of the client in mind and will stick to ethical standards, including confidentiality.
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I want to ensure we are both prepared so you can get the most out of each call. I ask that you decide what area you'd like to focus on and fill out the Questionnaire at least 24 business hours in advance.
Headphones are recommended.
If you need help or direction, you are always welcome to contact me. We will review our progress and evaluate our relationship.
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If you are 15 minutes late, you will need to reschedule the call and the cancellation fee applies.
If you cancel your appointment less than 24 hours before it is scheduled to take place, you will be subject to a cancellation fee of $25. To avoid a cancellation fee, please provide a cancellation notice at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
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