Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness therapy may be used to treat certain substance use issues and/or behavioural compulsions . This approach to treatment focuses on how people’s thoughts, emotions, and beliefs influence their behaviour and how they perceive themselves, others, and the world. The ability to be in the moment, to acknowledge and regulate your emotions helps you to break free from negative thought patterns that lead to substance use issues and/or behavioural compulsions . Mindfulness therapy is an effective form of psychotherapy that can be used on its own or in conjunction with other treatment methods. The goal of mindfulness is to be fully in the present moment by being aware of our thoughts and feelings, without judgement and use that knowledge to positively guide our actions. Mindfulness therapy is easily practised and can help you to:

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• Quiet your mind

• Be in the present moment

• Accept and acknowledge your feelings without judgement

• Understand your thoughts and feelings

• Be aware of yourself and your environment

• Resolve your emotions

• Improve concentration

• Avoid negative thought patterns

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Your therapist can assist you with mindfulness by doing breathing exercises with you, performing guided imagery to help with meditation, and to learn how to increase your tolerance to distress. This type of therapy may be used to treat  substance use issues and/or behavioural compulsions in conjunction with another therapeutic modality. Your therapist will work with you to create a treatment plan that is catered to your unique needs.