MINDFULNESS will commence shortly Mindfulness amp Guided Imagery What is mindfulness What is guided imagery Why would we include mindfulness and guided imagery in our program What benefits do these practices have for people ID: 927034
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Slide1
Our Reconnector Session on
MINDFULNESS
will
commence shortly.
Slide2Mindfulness
& Guided Imagery
Slide3What is mindfulness?
What is guided imagery?
Why would we include mindfulness and guided imagery in our program?
What benefits do these practices have for people?
How do they work?
Slide4Belleruth
Naparstek
American psychotherapist, author and guided imagery pioneer with over 30 years experienceChief of Consultation and Education at the Woodburn Centre for Community Mental Health (Fairfax County).
Charlotte Reznick
Associate Clinical Professor
of Psychology at UCLA (University of California,
Los Angeles)
Best known for creating Imagery for Kids: Breakthrough for Learning, Creativity and Empowerment.
This workshop is based on the work of:
Slide5Mindfulness means paying attention
with openness, curiosity and flexibility.
Mindfulness is an established practice
in the East, through traditions like meditation,
yoga, martial arts and tai chi. It has also long
been present in the Christian tradition.
Western science has recently taken an interest
in mindfulness and its health benefits, including:
reduced stress
increased self awareness greater capacity to manage painful feelings
Slide6Gentle but powerful technique that directs the imagination to a relaxed and focused state
Does not need to be lengthy but benefits come from
practising
frequentlyCan be delivered by Companion reading a text or listening to a CD and may be accompanied by gentle music.
Slide7Based on three principles:
The Mind-Body Connection
– images can seem almost as real as the actual, external events.
The Altered State
- attention is focused in the present on one thing and we have a decreased awareness of other things going on around us.
Locus of Control
– feeling in control gives heightened optimism, self esteem and ability to tolerate pain, ambiguity and stress.
Slide8Involves slowing the brainwaves
“Beta”
waking state …
a
“Theta”
state …
Slide9Frequent practice may often lead
to most effective outcomes.
Found to work well in a group setting.
Music can increase the effects of imagery.Using same posture, gestures or hand positioning with each imaging session can create an “anchor” that may condition the participant to respond
in future to the posture.
Slide10What could happen?
Fall asleep
Tear up
Get runny nose
Cough
Yawn
Feel heaviness in limbs
Tingling in hands, feet or top of scalp
Involuntary muscle movements.
These reactions are all entirely normal.
Slide11Other indicators of a strong
response to imagery are:
Unusual stillness
Increased colouring in the faceRelaxed facial muscles
Voice slower and more relaxed
Slide12https://youtu.be/E2aWjlGeTy8
Slide13Naparstek
names 8 different kinds of guided imagery
We are focussing on
‘Feeling States Imagery’ because it is well suited for use with Seasons for GrowthIt is based on the desire to elicit feelings of love, care, safety and gratitude, and minimise
feelings of fear, anxiety, resentment and anger.
Slide14Six ways to practice Mindfulness:
Observe your breathing
Go for a nature walk
Take mini breaks throughout the dayAvoid doing too many things at once
Create a journal
Mindfulness apps for example Smiling Minds
(Headspace)
Slide15Google: Loving kindness meditation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz7cpV7ERsM
Think of yourself and say:
May you be well May you be happy May you be peaceful May you be loved.2. Then think of someone special to you and repeat the words.
3. Think of someone you don’t know well
eg
someone on the bus
4. Think of someone you are having difficulty with and say the words.
Slide16Review and Discussion
What is mindfulness?
Why would we include guided imagery in our programs?
What benefits does it have for people?
Slide17https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo_VANW35b0&feature=youtu.be
Slide18Balloon breath
Experience of guided imagery
Slide19Resources
Focusing
(Revised 2
nd ed) Author: Eugene T Gendlin
Planting Seeds: Practising Mindfulness with Children
Author:
Thich
Nhat
HanhStill Quiet Place – Mindfulness for Young ChildrenAuthor: Amy Saltzman MD