Mindfulness

Anxiety is a cognitive state characterized by physiological and mental arousal evoked by the anticipation of a potential threat that may never occur. While anxiety is a normal, predictable, and adaptive part of human life, excessive anxiety can negatively impact emotion and performance. When that negative impact results in functional deficits or emotional distress, excessive anxiety may be labeled a psychiatric disorder (Gross & Hen, 2004). Anxiety disorders are among the most common…

Avoiding Burnout: The Mindfulness Solution In the profession of Social Work, burnout and stress are almost inevitable. The article and study, “Building resilience in social workers: An exploratory study on the impacts of a mindfulness-based intervention” by Rachael Crowder and Alexandra Sears, looks at ways social workers can combat stress and burnout. The researchers used mindfulness-based interventions as a possible way to reduce the social workers physical stress, emotional stress, and…

physical/medical conditions. Mindfulness based therapies showed the most success when dealing with depression and anxiety. Clients who showed higher levels of mindfulness also had the most positive clinical results (Khoury,2013). Mindfulness was a major focal point at Mindful Soul Center for Wellbeing. There were many times where counselors would use techniques from Dialectic Behavior Therapy as well as Mentalization based therapy. Both of these therapies include a major focus on mindfulness,…

By making supervisors and subordinates aware of their mindfulness while interacting with others, workplace stress can also be reduced and workplace relationships can show an improvement, mainly because they help employees and employers managing their stress (Whetten, 2007). When stress reduces inside the workplace it is easier to get along with others and to be more open to opinions and ideas. Another important point regarding mindful communication in the workplace, is that it helps increasing…

feelings. The client shared his own experiences with food stating "It is a new experience thinking about the mindfulness in this way, I mean to slow down my mind and observe everything around me and enjoy it. The client reads the handout about how mindfulness is the ability to take control of your mind instead of having your mind controls you. The client shared her own experiences with mindfulness stating "I feel like I wasted my time rushing everything I am doing without enjoying it.” The…

you why I chose this book, how this book has impacted me, how this book relates to other practices, and finally, how this book will affect my practice and my personal choices. 10-minute mindfulness: 71 Simple Habits for Living in the Present Moment We had two choices of books, and I chose to read 10-Minute Mindfulness: 71 Simple Habits for Living in the Present Moment by S. J. Scott and Barrie Davenport. I chose this book because it seemed fitting for my life. I am always on the run, always have…

Mindfulness is an intervention that will benefit Valerie’s impulsivity with her excited emotions to share all her ideas and answers in class. Since in Asperger syndrome children thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and social interactions are what is impacted the…

provided in regards to how our thoughts create out emotions. Mindfulness is another technique that is beneficial in reducing depression and is also useful in reducing craving for substances. Case Study Jane Doe is a thirty-year-old causation female diangnoised with health issues. Jane also has a history of drug addiction which brought her to the attention of DHS. Because of her high level of anxiety, cognitive restructuring and mindfulness were employed to assist her with reducing high anxiety…

useful mindfulness techniques. First, I would develop a plan that would allow me to process my feelings and thoughts about the daily events and experiences that I encounter while working with patients at my practicum site. In addition, I would focus on improving my personal coping skills for uncomfortable feelings, relaxing strategies, and mindfulness. I would also incorporate the use of peaceful music to help me relax and de-stress from minor events that occur every day. Building on…

affects different professions, such as the help professions of social work, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, other, and general psychology , but little research has been conducted specifically on social work burnout rates in relation of mindfulness practices (Kinman & Grant, 2012; Richards,…