Thought defusion is a tool to get perspective on thoughts and be able to zoom out from them, especially if cognitions are contributing to problems of living-depression, anxiety, anger issues, relationship strain, feelings of worthlessness. Thought watching is a mindfulness practice that defuses thoughts, so we can get some distance from them and be less caught up in the same old storylines.

In this video get some tips on how to integrate STOP as an informal mindfulness practice you can weave throughout your day. This practice is perfect for trying mindfulness for the first time AND for more advanced practice of creating pauses in the midst of your most stressful situations. Here I offer guidance on each step of the practice S-Stop T-take a few breathes, O-observe, P-proceed.

This post summarizes reasons it may be difficult to prioritize tending to the needs of one's own heart, body, and/or mind. It also offers a simple "3, 2, 1 Self Care Plan" that anyone at anytime can use to briefly check in and make a short term plan to integrate self care or an act of self compassion.

This recorded one hour class is specifically designed for busy or burnt out professionals and caregivers who are wanting to live life more fully and gracefully. You will have the opportunity to participate in mindfulness practices. We will discuss the 3 specific ways that mindfulness practice can transform stress.