Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a concept important to me, and to the way that I practice psychotherapy.  Studies have shown that developing skills in mindfulness can help with all sorts of mental and behavioral struggles, including anxiety, depression, mood swings, trauma, even chronic pain.  It's a big topic, so I've devoted a page for articles about it.  Continue to check back, more to come.

Mindfulness: What is it Good For?
Mindfulness is a concept that has garnered a lot of attention lately.  It is referenced in books and movies, and you’d be hard-pressed to log onto Facebook or Pintrest without finding a picture of a flower or a meadow inscribed with a quote about Mindfulness from Tich Nach Han or John Kabot-Zinn advising us to slow down and be in the present moment (or maybe that’s because I have a lot of therapist friends on social media!).  But what is Mindfulness?  Why is it important?  And why is it so darn difficult?    Read more...

5 Quick Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Your Busy Everyday Life

Sometimes in our busy lives, we struggle to find the time to be mindful.  Stop and meditate for 20 minutes?  You've got to be kidding!  If you can relate, here are 5 ideas to incorporate more mindfulness into your day that you can do on the go.   Read more ... 
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Kristine Nystrom, LPC

Mental Health, Blog, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
I am a mental health therapist, teacher, writer, photographer, nature-lover, explorer, fellow human being along on the journey toward self-discovery and inner peace.
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