Introduction to Mindfulness
Introduction to what Mindfulness is and how it can be beneficial during a cancer diagnosis.
Settling the Mind
Settling the Mind practice is an introductory technique used in Mindfulness that is useful to practice before moving onto the other Mindfulness sessions.
Body Scan
A body scan meditation is a type of meditation where you can focus on the sensations in your body. During a body scan meditation, you will notice how each body part feels, from your toes up through your legs, chest, arms, and head.
Memories of Kindness
The memories of kindness meditation practice is an introductory technique used in Mindfulness to explore and cultivate kindness in your life.
Three Minute Breathing
Mindful breathing is a very basic yet powerful Mindfulness meditation practice. The idea is simply to focus attention on breathing.
The Self-Compassion Break
This combines the skills of Mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance emotional wellbeing. This exercise walks through self-compassion, common humanity, and Mindfulness.
Mindful Eating
This exercise involves paying attention to food, on purpose, moment by moment, without judgment. It is an approach to food that focuses on individuals’ sensual awareness of the food and their experience of the food. Have a few pieces of their own food ready for the session to help demonstrate mindful eating.