These links are intended for clients of couragepsyc. These are publicly available sources of information about mindfulness and for the practice of mindfulness. I do not own any of these domains of information so I cannot control the accuracy of this information.
- As explained by Dr Russ Harris, Author of the Happiness Trap. His website also includes free resources.
- Reachout.com explains what Mindfulness is.
- CCI WA, one of my favourite resources explains what Mindfulness is with this one page handout.
- Here are some great little links from youtube about what mindfulness is
- Andy, the creator of Headspace UK talks about mindfulness only taking 10 minutes.
- The science behind mindfulness according to the Chief Medical Officer of headspace.
- Smiling mind talks about what mindfulness is.
Informal Mindfulness Practices
- The Black Dog Institute has a great little PDF summarising how to put informal mindfulness practices in everyday life.
Karen’s recording of Formal Mindfulness Practices
- Mindfulness of breath
- Mindfulness of thoughts
- Mindfulness of emotions
- Mindfulness of pain sensations, this is not a mindfulness exercise, but this is my progression muscle relaxation recording
- Body Scan
- Self compassion exercises including compassionate friend, loving-kindness