mindfulness

Question 1

mindfulness

Answer 1

• the process of helping people become ‘present’ with your mood, thoughts, feelings and promoting healthy behaviour

Question 2

effects

Answer 2

• helps people become less overwhelmed with their stress in life because they feel they are living in the ‘now’ rather than the past or future

Question 3

methods

Answer 3

• yoga
• meditation
• relaxation
• breathing exercises

Question 4

strength

Answer 4

• very practical: treatment can be completed at home which means that it is accessible for everyone and is usually free

Question 5

weakness

Answer 5

• not useful for everyone: some may not be engaged in mindfulness or may not see the point in this treatment
• less likely to try it in the first place , allowing their stress to worsen