Mindfulness is an intentional and non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. It is a type of meditation based on the concept of being mindful, or having increased awareness, of the present. It may include formal meditation practices such as focusing on the breath or sensations in the body, and informal practices such as washing the dishes all intended to cultivate awareness of the present moment with a quality of acceptance and kindness.
- Mindfulness Based Interventions are structured mindfulness classes that include instruction in a sequence of specific mindfulness practices, group discussions, exercises and theory and include:
- Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP)
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE)
- Mindfulness Self-Compassion (MSC)
- VA CALM protocol
STL Class Description: MBSR is an 8-week course that allows individuals to cultivate a new relationship with themselves within a supportive community of other veterans also engaged in this rediscovery process. MBSR has been shown to reduce stress, ease suffering, build self-confidence, and shift perceptions by teaching self-inquiry skills. Each class incorporates a variety of mindfulness meditation practices, along with chair-based yoga, psychoeducation on the mind body connection, and individual/group discussion. Anyone with a curious mind is encouraged to attend.
Locations: Please refer to the Whole Health class calendar for specific dates and times.
STL Scheduling: Please contact Whole Health scheduling line at (314) 289-6583.
