February 20th, 2014
Mindfulness
Mindfulness: Making Moments Matter
The Direct Support Workers Newsletter: Volume 2, Issue 6
By: Stephen White, M.A., C. Psych.,
Clinical & Counselling Psychologist, North Community Network of Specialized Care
Many people have heard about the concept of mindfulness, but are unsure what it means, and why it might be helpful in their lives and/or the lives of the people they support. Technically speaking, mindfulness is defined as paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment to whatever is going on and not judging it – in fact, actively accepting it – no matter what. Mindfulness-based practices have become increasingly popular, not to mention effective, in increasing happiness and compassion, helping manage chronic physical conditions, and helping manage and treat chronic mental health conditions. In essence, when people talk about “living in the moment,” mindfulness is the concept to which they are referring.
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