Mindfulness
This section includes guides and practical resources focused on mindfulness and present-moment awareness. The articles and worksheets offer simple, accessible ways to develop greater calm, focus, and emotional awareness in everyday life. They are intended to support gentle self-reflection and can be used independently or alongside therapeutic work.
Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and Overwhelm: Practical Skills to Reconnect with the Present
When anxiety, overwhelm, or dissociation take hold, grounding techniques can offer a lifeline — helping you return to the here-and-now with gentleness and intention. In this post, we explore a range of practical grounding skills you can use anytime, including sensory, physical, and breath-based methods, as well as the DBT TIPP technique for intense emotions. You’ll also find a guided body scan meditation to support calm and reconnection.
Mindfulness for a Busy Mind: Finding Presence When Stillness Feels Hard
Mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind or sitting in perfect silence. For many people, especially those with anxiety, trauma, ADHD or busy lives, stillness can feel uncomfortable or even unsafe. This post offers gentle, flexible ways to build mindfulness when quiet feels out of reach.
Learning to Be on Your Own Side: Practising Self-Compassion
When anxiety, overwhelm, or dissociation take hold, grounding techniques can offer a lifeline — helping you return to the here-and-now with gentleness and intention. In this post, we explore a range of practical grounding skills you can use anytime, including sensory, physical, and breath-based methods, as well as the DBT TIPP technique for intense emotions. You’ll also find a guided body scan meditation to support calm and reconnection.
Sitting With Your Feelings: A Guide to Slowing Down and Tuning In
We often hear the phrase “sit with your feelings”, but what does it really mean? This post explores the practice of slowing down and turning towards your emotions - rather than avoiding or fixing them. Learn how sitting with your feelings can support emotional awareness, resilience and a deeper connection with yourself.
Worksheet: Scripted Meditation Exercises
This worksheet includes three short guided meditations designed to support relaxation, improve sleep, and help manage challenging emotions. Each meditation uses simple, practical techniques such as breath awareness and mental imagery to calm the mind, soothe the body, and promote a sense of balance. The exercises are easy to follow and can be used whenever you need a moment of calm or emotional support.
Worksheet: Journal Prompts Exercises
This reflective journalling worksheet is designed to support deeper self understanding around thoughts, emotions, relationships, and personal values. It offers gentle, structured prompts to help you notice patterns, explore past and present experiences, and reconnect with what matters to you. The worksheet can be used on its own or alongside therapeutic work, and is intended to be approached at your own pace, with care and compassion.
Worksheet: Grounding Techniques for Everyday Stress
This worksheet includes three short guided meditations designed to support relaxation, improve sleep, and help manage challenging emotions. Each meditation uses simple, practical techniques such as breath awareness and mental imagery to calm the mind, soothe the body, and promote a sense of balance. The exercises are easy to follow and can be used whenever you need a moment of calm or emotional support.