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Aug 8, 2022 3 min

MM: Grounding Before Meditation

from The Middle Way with Dr. Matthew Goodman Hosted by Matthew Goodman, PhD

Monday Mini: This is the first Monday Mini! Woo!! The practice: Meditation can be overwhelming. Especially for folks with anxiety or trauma. Try this: instead of closing your eyes at the beginning of practice, start with a mental scan of your environment. Open your eyes and ears. Try to notice detail (e.g., color, texture). Touch something soothing. Feel your bum on the chair/cushion/ground. This practice grounds us and tells our brain that we are safe. Then we might go "internal" if it feels safe. Have a great day!! Follow Dr. Goodman: Instagram: @matthewgoodmanphd The Middle Way Consulting and Classes: the-middle-way.com Upcoming Improv + Mindfulness for Anxiety Course!: https://www.the-middle-way.com/class-mindfulness-improv Simple Stress-Reduction Book: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Stress-Reduction-Effective-Practices-ebook/dp/B09R1D6HN2 You can support the show with a donation of $1, $5, or $10 per month. Other ways to support include leaving a rating/review or sharing it with someone who would enjoy it! Thanks for listening!

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