Anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD and other mental issues can cause life to become difficult.
Many people suffer with these issues or other mental health struggles, particularly amid other stressors like work, family life, social pressures and finances.
At Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing, we work with each patient to get to the root of the problem and find ways that are science-backed and effective to work through them.
Mindfulness is one such therapy modality.
Read on to learn more.
What is mindfulness and how it can help your mental wellness
Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing offers a team off skilled and compassionate clinicians who truly care about clients.
Through a variety of therapies and personalized treatment plans, we work with you to get on the road to healing and living a life free from mental health challenges.
Mindfulness is a practice of focusing on the present moment intentionally. It encourages not focusing on other thoughts – like judgment and worry about the past or the future, but rather, focusing on awareness of what is happening in the present.
This means focusing on:
- Physical sensations
- Surroundings
- Breath
This allows you to become aware of your emotions and become more centered and grounded.
Mindfulness stems from ancient practices but has become a part of modern psychology as an effective tool to improve emotional and mental health.
Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing has seen tremendous results with mindfulness, especially when it complements other therapy methods. Our team incorporates mindfulness with evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Commitment Therapy.
These methods work effectively together to help patients manage emotional stress and challenges to create healthy coping mechanisms and skills that lead to long-term health and wellness.
No matter if you are experiencing chronic stress, panic attacks, relationship struggles, grief or burnout, mindfulness can help by observing emotions and thoughts so as not to become overwhelmed with them.
Many people with anxiety are overcome with thinking about scenarios that are worst case. Mindfulness can work to ease anxious thoughts without reacting to them. This can help you regain control without becoming overwhelmed.
Mindfulness pairs with CBT, DBT and ACT to help provide another tool to build emotional resilience and is often a valuable tool for children, teens and adults alike.
To learn more about mindfulness and other therapy options, a consultation with us can help guide the way.
Your road to healing is within reach
If anxiety, depression or panic have been ruling your life, we want you to know that you don’t have to go it alone. Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing is here for you and your family.
As a leading therapy provider in the area, our therapists are matched with clients carefully and our space is serene, welcoming and safe to express feelings and emotions.
We believe that each patient’s treatment plan should be unique – just as each person is unique. And we work with you to tailor a plan that works best for you.
Seeking therapy is not a sign of being weak – but rather a sign of strength that you are ready to take control of your life and life happier and healthier.
Call today to learn more.