QUICK TIPS
Welcome to our Quick Tips page where we share valuable insights on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. Learn how these practices can be integrated with other therapeutic modalities to assist with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, and other mood disorders. Included on this page are some mental health resources as well.
Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for ADHD
Mindfulness and meditation techniques have been shown to improve focus, reduce impulsivity, and enhance overall well-being for individuals with ADHD. By practicing mindfulness, individuals can develop self-awareness and self-regulation skills, leading to better management of symptoms. Below is the 10 Breath practice to focus your mind. Give it a try.
Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Anxiety and Trauma
Mindfulness and meditation have been proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety and help individuals cope with traumatic experiences. These practices promote relaxation, reduce stress levels, and increase emotional resilience, empowering individuals to navigate challenges with a sense of calm and clarity. Try experiencing a body scan, click below.
Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Depression and Mood Disorders
Mindfulness and meditation can be powerful tools in managing symptoms of depression and mood disorders. By cultivating a present-moment focus and cultivating a positive mindset, individuals can experience a greater sense of peace, joy, and emotional balance. Take a short mindfulness journey.
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10 STEPS FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY (Adults)
If you are experiencing trauma, please seek help from a mental health therapist as soon as possible. Below you will find the 10 steps to help find your way back from trauma:
- Safety - Get yourself in a safe place.
- Support - Leverage your support systems (friends and family)
- Get Help - Seek help from a qualified mental health professional
- What is Your Story - Work through your trauma in counseling
- Process Trauma - Process, process, process
- Cultivate Healthy Relationships - Remove toxic relationships that can hinder your recovery
- Mindfulness, Meditation, & Self-Care - Remember to put the oxygen mask on yourself first!
- Faith - Spirituality is the key to recovery, lean on God
- Trust the Timing - Trauma recovery as with many other things in life cannot be rushed
- Kindness - Be kind to yourself, practice humility along your journey
Above All, Love Yourself...You're Worth It!
RESOURCES
Behavioral Health Center | Conway, SC
Get Help | SCDMH Office of Suicide Prevention
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Waccamaw Center for Mental Health
Mental Health Care in Myrtle Beach | Grand Strand Health
Mental Health Services - Horry County Schools
Coastal Carolina | Mental Health Services
Protecting the Nation's Mental Health | Mental Health | CDC
NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness
Health Agencies and Organizations | South Carolina
Behavioral Health Services - McLeod Behavioral Health Center in Darlington
Michelle Colson - Christian Care Connect
Care Solace | Calming the Chaos of Mental Health Care
Michelle Colson, MA, LPCA, ASDI, CAIP, CGP, CMIP, CTP, CYMHS, YMHC - TherapyDen
Michelle C. Colson, LAPC - Find A Therapist