Tag Archive for: meditation exercises

Sitting Meditation

This segment guides you through a sitting meditation with breath as the primary object of awareness.

Calming Corner Meditation

Calming Corners can be an effective alternative to time-outs when kids are having a hard time. Work with the parent and child together to choose a spot in the house where the child can go whenever they need it: maybe a closet, a corner in a quiet room, or in a play tent. Involve the child in adding preferred activities and calming tools to the space, for example:

Meditation for Working with Anxiety and Stress

This practice guides one through meditation on the breath, then a body scan, then awareness of emotion, then awareness of thoughts, and ending with the breath.

Walking Meditation Version Two

This is a guided walking meditation.

Self Meditation Script

This is a body scan practice focused on the chest and belly, useful for emotional awareness.

Web of Life Meditation

This practice is a guided imagery useful for grounding and connectedness.

Meditation for Uncertain Times

This guided practice is intended to help ease fear, anxiety, or any heavy feelings you may have at this time. It’s nothing more than breathing and focusing your intention on deep healing.

Self Compassion Break Version Two

Accepting our own vulnerability is made easier when give ourselves compassion. Use this self-compassion break with clients in session or encourage them to use it on their own when working with difficult or vulnerable emotions.

Body Scan

Mindfully notice sensations in each part of the body, going through them one by one. Practice non-judgment and returning from thoughts to the direct experience of the body.