Mindfulness

“Building Mindfulness Through Movement”
Mindfulness exercises from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center
“Mindfulness in Everyday Life”
Practical application of mindfulness throughout the day from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center
“Visualization and Guided Imagery” – From the University of Houston
https://www.uhcl.edu/cmhc/resources/visualization
“The Free Mindfulness Project”
Downloadable audio files for meditation, guided visualizations, and more.
https://www.freemindfulness.org/download
“Brain Break: Training Manual for Teachers and School Staff”
While Designed for a school setting, these could be done by adults or as parents teaching them to children. Great visuals.
https://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/brain-break-training-manual-for-teachers-and-school-staff/
“Leaves On A Stream – Mindfulness Exercise”
Great visualization for practicing observing thoughts versus dwelling on them
https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/leaves-on-a-stream-worksheet
“Creating a Safe Place” Visualization by Therapy in a Nutshell
This is an amazing tool taught both in in-patient hospital stays and also used alongside EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
