Mindfulness for growth
and self-compassion

Mindfulness can support people with…

Stress and overwhelm
Chronic pain and illness
PTSD and anxiety
Depression and mood disorders
Symptoms of burnout
Communication in relationships

and more…

“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going on inside ourselves”

— Bessel van der Kolk, Psychiatrist and Trauma Researcher

How does mindfulness support mental health?

Mindfulness is the ability to focus awareness of the present moment and your experiences. We spend much of our lives with our minds elsewhere in the world, contemplating the future or reflecting on the past. Mindfulness is a technique which allows you to become the observer of your experiences and take considered action. Mindfulness may be used as a tool to anchor your awareness to the present moment, keeping our minds accountable when they wander off to ruminate or catastrophize. Like any skill, it may be cultivated with practice.

Though mindfulness is a very innate human trait, many teachings stem from traditional Buddhist philosophies. Over the past few decades, research has determined many positive benefits from the practice of mindfulness and supported the development of evidence-based programs and teachings. Mindfulness-based treatments and research in neuroscience have been shown to reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression, Other benefits include improved sleep quality, lower blood pressure, reduced chronic pain and the alleviation of stress.

Many people have used mindfulness practices to cultivate a compassionate and non-judgmental approach towards themselves and others, to develop an open-minded attitude and sense of acceptance, and even found a greater sense of internal peace and tranquility.