How should we deliver Mindfulness?

‘You are not your feelings, you just have them’.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FIPIuw5KXY&sns=em

To get us all into the mood – have a try at this – its only 3 minutes long and will remind you of a few things and question your beliefs

Having consulted Barbara and the therapy team, as well as

other external sources, it was advised that do not deliver

stand alone Mindfulness lessons without the appropriate

training. Therefore, should it be delivered

as activities through our usual daily routines?

Some examples are:

Art activities e.g painting by numbersDot to dot

Speaking and listeningSensory backgrounds and activities

Meditation techniquesSewing and knitting

Animal carePlaying a musical instrument

Quiet timeJigsaw Puzzles

FishingWalking somewhere scenic

‘You are not your feelings, you just have them’.Teach to admit and feel and acknowledge that all feelings are ok. They don’t have to be expressed, it’s enough to feel and pay friendly attention to how you are feeling.Whilst all feelings are ok not all behaviour is. Whilst we can’t choose our feelings we can choose how to express them.Anger can occur when we • aren’t getting what we want. • are getting what we don’t want • are feeling hurt

Benefits of Mindfulness• It lowers stress levels.Anxiety, stress and depression all decrease with regular mindfulness practice.

• Can improve your learning ability.

Improves working memory and your attention span. It also enhances your mental stamina.

• It can improve your healthIt improves your immune system and overall wellbeing. It reduces your blood pressure.

Resources for Mindfulness

Below are a few websites with lots of free information and resources.

Helpguide.orgFreemindfullness.orgPsychology.toolsAnnakaharris.com