Mindfulness is all about training your mind to focus and stay connected to the present moment. Buddhists practice the technique as a form of meditation to develop self-awareness and lead a life free from suffering. In recent times, psychologists have used therapies based on mindfulness training to help manage many mental health conditions.
Many cultures use meditation and mindfulness to calm the mind and achieve enlightenment. It has been successfully used to treat and manage depression, anxiety, stress and drug addiction.
What Is Mindfulness Training?
The goal of mindfulness training is to help you become fully aware of what is happening within you at each moment. It teaches you to recognize the present moment and accept all that is happening within you. Through mindfulness, you can understand your own feelings and thoughts better, while learning to be more compassionate towards yourself.
Therapists use many different techniques to train the mind. These techniques involve focusing on your thoughts, breathing and body sensations. When integrated with other therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training can be very effective in treating various addictions.
The techniques used may differ based on each individual’s specific needs. Our experts at Crestview Recovery evaluate each patient and choose the best practices. Some basic practices used include:
- Practicing basic meditation –Sit comfortably, focus on your breathing and allow thoughts or feelings to come and go without judgment
- Focusing on body sensations –Notice the sensations in each part of your body, from head to toe
- Paying attention to all your senses – Take in smells, sounds, sights, touch or taste without judging them in any way
- Accepting your emotions –Notice and accept various emotions such as anger, joy, or frustration
- Addressing urges and cravings –Take note of cravings and let them subside. Notice the way your body reacts when cravings occur
Mindfulness Meditation Therapy
Our experts at Crestview Recovery will train you to focus your mind and gain self-awareness. Additionally, our intensive outpatient therapies combine different experiential and evidence-based techniques that let you regain control of your life.
Our addiction treatment programs include:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavioral therapy
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Somatic therapy
- Mindfulness meditation therapy
Benefits of Mindfulness Training
All the treatment regimes we practice at Crestview Recovery are designed to teach you to take control of your thoughts. With a combination of therapies, you will find that your thoughts no longer control you. Mindfulness training teaches you to live in the present and stop worrying about the past or the future.
Mindfulness meditation can improve many conditions, including:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
Mindfulness meditation also helps improve memory, concentration, creativity, and self-awareness. People who practice this technique experience lower blood pressure, strengthened immunity, better sleep, and digestion.
Training at Crestview Recovery
At Crestview Recovery, we use both seated and moving meditation techniques. These techniques train you to respond instead of reacting to stressful situations. By practicing these techniques, you can learn to let go of addictive thoughts while becoming more accepting towards yourself.
Our master therapists offer individualized addiction therapy programs based on your unique needs. We offer dual diagnosis and trauma therapy along with family and group therapy.
The scenic location and natural environment around our facility help your mind and body heal faster. Activities such as white-water rafting, skiing, and snowboarding make it easy for you to unwind while you heal.
Let our master therapists design the best treatment programs to help you take control of your thoughts. Contact Crestview Recovery today at 866.262.0531 to begin your healing journey.