Meditation is a mandatory part of my program. Everyone is expected to practice, and it helps with managing many mental health symptoms. I recommend that people interested in meditation attempt guided meditation. Many apps are also available that can provide a structured meditation program to help you get started. For those looking to start a meditation program, I recommend that they try deep diaphragmatic breathing. There are many videos online to help you learn how to do diaphragmatic breathing. You could also choose to breathe at a ratio of a 4-second inhale and a 6-second exhale. Of course, try to do what's comfortable for you. If this is not comfortable, try to find something that works. I often try to think of a beach scene when I breathe to help create an anchor for my mind to focus on. My work as a psychologist has led me to better understand the importance of meditation.If you want to learn more, feel free to contact me and I would be happy to help. Here is what I help my patients with.
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- Understand the basics of starting a meditation/relaxation program
- Become familiar with understanding how relaxation and meditation can help with anxiety and worry
- Learn strategies to help manage anxiety and worry
- Learn a variety of different types of relaxation exercises
- Develop strategies to help control unwanted thoughts
- Improve concentration and focus
- Learn cognitive behavioural therapy strategies to challenge unwanted thoughts
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Each session will focus on a different type of meditation/relaxation practice. My relaxation program is designed to help individuals who experience difficulties with:
- Depression
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Chronic Pain
- Diabetes
- Fibromyalgia
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Cardiovascular Disease (heart conditions)
- Arthritis
