Mindfulness is a practice used at BCPS during treatment. It is a practical skill that can be used to train your ability to think clearly by being present in the here and now, with compassion towards oneself and others.
Check In
These classic short mindfulness exercises help to focus how we are in the present moment.
Check In (Female Voice, 8 minutes)
Check In (Male Voice, 6 minutes)
Mindfulness of Breath
These short mindfulness exercises focus on bringing awareness to the process of breathing. As something that we are doing all of the time, watching our breath allows us to come into the present moment and practice being aware.
Breath Awareness - Short
Breath Awareness
Body Scan
Body scan meditations invite you to move your focus of attention around the body, being curious about your experience and observing any sensations that you become aware of.
Body Scan - Short
Body Scan
Guided Exercises
The following tracks invite you to have a greater awareness of the passage of time, to focus on the breath and body, noticing sensations in moments of movement and moments of stillness.