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Non-judging - why is this such a key part of mindfulness?

26/1/2019

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"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom"   ...Victor Frankyl
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Humans are experts at making judgments. Our smart brains are always making decisions. 6.30 am- yes time to get up. Should I go to the gym - No, it’s too comfy in bed. Should I do some morework on that presentation? Yes, I’m worried others will be critical. What do I need to do to make it perfect it?
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We make judgments all of the time. Our lives depend on them. While they are an essential decision-making tool judgments can get out of control if used in unhelpful ways. I got it wrong, I'm such an idiot! What will they think of me…I  had better work non-stop! In our mindfulness practice, we attempt to cultivate a non-judging attitude. Why and what does this mean?


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Watch a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course on ABC Catalyst, Feb 19, 2019.

22/1/2019

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Have you ever wondered what an MBSR course is really liked?  Contemplated booking in but not been certain about it?

ABC Catalyst have filmed an MBSR course. This screens next week on February 19. Our next course starts the week after. So watch and be inspired.

The course was filmed in late 2018. Fourteen people with diverse backgrounds and life experience  bravely signed up to be filmed on their journey through the course. I met the Catalyst MBSR class in week 3 of their course when I filled in for their wonderful teacher Timothea Goddard and will be witting with them as they watch the screening.


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Compassion & our 3 emotional regulation systems.

15/1/2019

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“Instead of fixating on the peaks of civilisation, we need to pay attention to the foothills’ ... Fans Wels, a Dutch biologist

Do you remember Week 4 in MBSR when we talked about how the design of our human brain  leaves us prone to stress?  In the compassion course, we go into more detail on our brain by learning about our 3 emotional regulation systems, the safety system, the drive system and the soothing system.  The course focuses on how we can can compassionately care for ourselves by getting to know all 3 systems and learn to intentionally activate the soothing system.
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But first a quick,  recap on the story of our 'Triune brain'…Our species evolved over millions of years, and much of the structure of our brain evolved in pre-human existence.  Our current brain  has  'old' reptilian and mammalian parts and a 'new' homo-sapien section.


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    Tienne Simons is a therapist and the founder of HeadRest Mindfulness training. She did her training in MBSR when she became convinced that the program was not only a useful add on to therapy for many but sometimes a more appropriate way to support people than counselling. She has had a mindfulness practice for about 30 years- well nearly!

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