This video will take some self-discipline, as not only do I introduce DBT Mindfulness, but ask you to practice this as I lead you for about 10 minutes. I think that an experience may help the skill make more sense, and be easier to incorporate into your life.<br /><br />Research on the benefits of Mindfulness has exploded in recent years. The regular practice of mindfulness has been shown to:<br /><br /> Increase emotional regulation<br /> Decrease distraction and rumination<br /> Increase activity in the brain region associated with positive emotions<br /> Decrease anger and emotional irritability<br /> Decrease depression and anxiety<br /> Increase immune function<br /><br />I think it helps us to live our lives more fully, honestly, and with more aliveness. I'd love to hear how mindfulness practices have helped you.<br />Thank you for watching!<br />Michele Laux, MA, LPC, RYT<br /><br />Resources:<br />Wherever You Go, There You Are: http://amzn.to/2G9rdcZ<br /><br />The Miracle of Mindfulness: http://amzn.to/2HcJZ4v<br /><br />Mindfulness For Beginners: http://amzn.to/2soFbG8<br /><br />The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Wkbk: http://amzn.to/2BtcgmT<br /><br />Calm Your Anxious Mind: http://amzn.to/2EqvP20<br /><br />Guided Mindfulness Meditations (CD): http://amzn.to/2HeiCr2
