Mindfulness Training, Therapy at Thriveworks Amherst—Therapists and Counselors
Not being fully aware of what’s going on around and in us happens to everyone. We could be fully aware and focused one second, but then a trigger occurs, or too much happens all at once, or something new pops up, and we lose our touch with control and awareness. We’re suddenly at the mercy of our instincts, emotions, and habits.
How can we push past these human barriers and remain centered all the time? The answer is deceptively simple- mindfulness. Mindfulness is a core habit of many of the Thriveworks Amherst counselors. It helps us live happy, balanced lives, and we’re excited to share it with you! Call a mindfulness therapist or counselor today at 413-634-4805
What Is Mindfulness?
Thousands of years ago, Buddhist monks really put mindfulness to wok in their pursuit of enlightenment. In the more present times, mindfulness has been researched and proven to be a method that positively impacts mental health.
The basics of mindfulness are becoming more aware of your current physical, mental, and emotional condition. It’s about fighting to live in the “now”. It’s a difficult fight though, and Thriveworks Amherst always practices being nonjudgmental. Mindfulness is not easy to get on the first, or second, or third tries! It can be easy to just identify everything that’s wrong in our “now” and not move past it. Identifying is just one step in mindfulness. Then, we’ll work on moving past it.
Becoming aware means asking a lot of questions. Mindfulness is about exploring questions like: What are you feeling? Smelling? Touching? How are your emotions and thoughts? What’s a possible reason behind them?
How Can Mindfulness Be Helpful?
Research has shown how mindfulness can increase the productivity in the brain. It’s been linked to lower levels of depression, anxiety, and anger. It’s also proved helpful in combatting different mental health issues such as addictions and eating disorders.
Thriveworks Amherst meets you where you’re at. What we do with mindfulness will depend on our unique situation and personality. We’ll practice living in the moment and riding the choppy waves life brings. Of course, we can’t always be in the present. Planning ahead is crucial for success and survival, but there are ways we can do it mindfully. We’ll practice all this and more in a mindfulness session at Thriveworks Amherst!
What Does Mindfulness Look Like at Thriveworks Amherst?
Mindfulness is versatile, and our Amherst counselors are flexible, so nearly any issue can be brought up in a mindfulness session! If you’re unhappy with an area of your life, you don’t have to just deal with it. There are ways to overcome your hardships and live a happier life.
A few of the issues we talk about include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating behaviors/disorders
- Addiction
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Anger
- Decision making
Scheduling Mindfulness Counseling at Thriveworks Amherst
Close your eyes and imagine a life where you were in full control of your reactions. In fact, you were more proactive than reactive. That life is possible with mindfulness, and Thriveworks Amherst is here to provide the counseling and support you need to realize it. So, call a therapist or counselor from Thriveworks Amherst today at 413-634-4805.
