Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Mindfulness means paying full attention to something. It means slowing down to really notice what you are doing. Being mindful is the opposite of rushing or multitasking/ When you are mindful, you are taking your time and are focusing in a relaxed and easy way. This approach builds upon the principles of cognitive therapy by using techniques such as mindfulness and meditation to teach you how to consciously pay attention to your thoughts and feelings without placing any judgement on them. Research has linked mindfulness with numerous benefits to mental well-being.

Areas that MBCT is helpful for: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Pain, Stress, Fatigue, Anger, Sleep difficulties

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/what-is-mindfulness

- This worksheet provides a great introduction into mindfulness and how it can be beneficial to you!

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/how-to-practice-mindfulness-meditation

 - This worksheet will help you begin to practice mindfulness-based techniques on your own! Grab a friend or a loved one and try together!

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/mindfulness-exercises

- This worksheet gives you a chance to practice mindfulness and meditation. It gives you the opportunity to learn about several techniques that you can use to increase your mindfulness!

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-article/benefits-of-mindfulness

 - Great article on the benefits of mindfulness, enjoy!

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-article/how-to-practice-mindfulness-meditation-article

 - Great article on how to practice mindfulness meditation. If you are looking for a good meditation app, we recommend “Calm” and “Headspace”

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/worry-coping-cards

 - This worksheet dives into coping tools for stress and anxiety! It describes unique tools for managing ruminating thoughts such as deep breathing, journaling and mindfulness…get on in there and enjoy!

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-article/grounding-techniques-article

 - This article will go in depth about the benefits of “grounding techniques.” These tools are used for experiences of anxiety and heightened emotion. Grounding exercises will help you to control these uncomfortable symptoms by turning attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries and refocusing you on the present moment!