The Personal Development Strategists is an company started by Gemma & Sandra; both registered therapists in the UK. Who work with both individuals & companies; to develop positive mental health & wellbeing.
Unfortunately Gemma is no longer with us; but her beautiful memory lives on. It was a privilege to have known and worked with her.
Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you are sensing and feeling in the present moment, without interpretation or judgement. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guide imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind.
It promotes the regular practice as an important part of good physical and mental health.
Regular mindful practice is aimed at relieving symptoms of stress, mental health concerns, and physical pain, and can be used to address and treat a range of symptoms and concerns.
Mindfulness is often incorporated into other therapeutic modalities as part of an integrated approach to treatment. Even small negative thoughts can accumulate and/or spiral out of control, leading to concerns such as, anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. Mindfulness can be of great benefit, as it can enable people to become better able to separate themselves from negative thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations that may be present, often before they become too overwhelming. Those who are able to achieve this state of awareness may find it easier to then implement other therapeutic strategies to address potentially unhelpful thoughts in order to prevent negative effects. Regular mindfulness practice (there is growing evidence from MRI studies) is believed to help further psychological insight and emotional healing over time.