Mindfulness
Mindfulness techniques in practice
Mindfulness techniques are integral to my work, and the source of much of its success. Mindfulness helps rewire the brain, to learn new concepts and overcome unwanted behaviours. All my therapy programmes therefore include mindfulness techniques for added benefit.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a therapeutic technique with roots in meditation and Buddhism. One definition is “a mental state which is achieved by focussing on one’s awareness of the present moment, whilst at the same time, calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s own feelings, thoughts, sensations within the body and the external surroundings.” Mindfulness techniques are easy to implement with good support, and the results are often fast and effective.
Mindfulness can help you:
- Become more self-aware
- Feel calmer and less stressed
- Feel more able to choose how to respond to your thoughts and feelings
- Cope with difficult or unhelpful thoughts
- Be kinder towards yourself
Mindfulness techniques help rewire the brain
I incorporate mindfulness techniques in all areas of my practice: NLP, coaching, Time Line Therapy™ and breakthroughs. The combination can be highly effective, and crucially, long lasting. Why? Because mindfulness is proven to aid the rewire of the brain’s neural pathways much quicker, enabling fast results for positive change. This means that problems can be resolved more quickly and cost-effectively than undergoing months of therapy. Mindfulness lets us focus more on the present moment and less on the future, reducing the intensity of unwanted emotions and feelings.
Mindfulness for families and children
After training in mindfulness in 2018, I found that I had more patience, tolerance and compassion with my children. My experience as a family therapist has also shown me the value of mindfulness in parenting. Children of mindful parents react to daily challenges in a much more positive way. I offer mindfulness technique training to individuals and families as stand-alone sessions or as part of my wider services.
I teach grounding techniques in conjunction with mindfulness, in particular to clients with anxiety and children with SEN as a coping strategy for managing intense feelings and emotions. Grounding is invaluable in helping children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, Asperger’s and autism.
Mindfulness in schools
I deliver NLP workshops and coaching sessions at schools. My group work supports students in developing self confidence and emotional regulation. I work with students individually too, with significant results in terms of overcoming specific problems, as well as improved mental health and achievement. I also provide training and support for school staff, focusing on areas such as managing change, building morale and using NLP to develop personal wellbeing. I’m qualified as a mindfulness teacher for children by MiSP, the Mindfulness in Schools Project.
“The impact to date has been phenomenal and we have seen a huge difference, in particular with building children’s self-esteem, providing strategies so they can learn to take responsibility to regulate their emotions and learn to overcome anxieties.” | Acting CEO, Academy Trust
“Diana has worked with several students in the school who have a range of very complex needs, namely school refusal, victims of domestic violence and depression. Diana has a brilliant rapport with the students and is keen to engage the parents in the work of NLP, a really important aspect of the support. Students have found the sessions helpful and have made progress in terms of better mental health, improved attendance and improved attitude to learning.” | SENCO, Sports College
Mindfulness in the workplace
As well as working in schools, I offer mindfulness in the workplace wellbeing programmes, aimed empowering people to feel less stressed, develop greater self-care, and build resilience. I’m qualified with 10 of Zen in mindfulness training for busy adults.
“Diana is a passionate practitioner and is full of empathy and understanding. She is able to turn this into practical strategies, tips and advice that enable team members to take control of their own wellbeing, be compassionate and supportive to colleagues and help maintain a healthy work/life balance.” | CEO, Accountancy firm
Could mindfulness techniques help you?
If you, your family, school or workplace would like to benefit from mindfulness techniques, ask me about providing a bespoke workshop to empower children and adults with life skills for well-being and interpersonal harmony. Contact me to arrange a free, no-obligation 30 minute phone or online consultation.
Diana Mellinger | A Positive Mindset
NLP and mindfulness for children, teenagers and adults
Sevenoaks Kent
diana@apositivemindset.com
07932 632372
