Complete Guide to Mindfulness: Increasing Clients’ Awareness

Kirby-Reutter

Meet Your Instructor: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D., DBTC, LMHC, MAC

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Key Points

  • Mindfulness is a core component of DBT that helps clients develop awareness of the present moment without judgment.
  • Various mindfulness practices, such as heart-focused breathing and observing the stream of consciousness, are used to help clients become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, reducing reactivity and improving emotional balance.
  •  The Wise Mind integrates rational thought and emotions, helping clients make balanced decisions that align with their values and goals.

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    • Mindfulness of the body
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