Over the last decade, mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular. An ancient practice often associated with eastern religions, the last forty years of research has shown mindfulness to have major benefits for mental health. John and Ingo discuss some of the research for mindfulness, suggestions for practice, why it helps, and more.

00:00Intro09:03What is Mindfulness and Why Being Present is Important?14:10Research on Mindfulness Benefits24:55Our Experience with Mindfulness30:42What Mindfulness is Not36:55Suggestions for Mindfulness Practice38:55Mindfulness in Counseling53:13Guilty LeisureSend us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com We love hearing what you have to say!

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