Mindfulness interventions

Who is suitable for a mindfulness intervention?

At HSR Psychology, mindfulness intervention may be suitable for children, teens and young people up to 25 years of age .

Mindfulness interventions may help young people who have difficulties with: 

• Staying in the present e.g thinking/worrying about the past or future too much
• Feeling in control of their thoughts and feelings
• Overwhelming emotions
• Feeling a sense of identity
• Dissociation 
• Over analysing thoughts and feelings they experience
• Stress
• Relaxing

Please contact us if you would like to find out how mindfulness intervention could benefit yourself or people around you.

What are the benefits of a mindfulness intervention?

Many benefits can be brought into the lives of the children or young people who undergo mindfulness intervention, including being able to:

• Use meditation techniques effectively
• Feel in control of thoughts or feelings that occur
• Stay in the present 
• Accept themselves
• Remain calm and collected during stressful situations
• Have an improved sense of wellbeing
• Feel confident in dealing with different emotions
• Cope with life’s stressors

Following a mindfulness intervention we will provide some advice for assisting the young person or child, which will encourage the day to day use of mindfulness.

What happens prior to a mindfulness intervention?

Mindfulness interventions can be decided upon during an initial discussion. Our process can be found below.

What happens during a mindfulness intervention?

Mindfulness interventions can be used alongside other interventions to provide extra support for the individual. The young person will often learn how to understand their emotions and recognise how they are feeling. Then the individual will learn how to acknowledge those thoughts and feelings and let them pass without feeling controlled by them. The individual will be given different meditation techniques to try, and will then be given the opportunity to think about how effective these techniques have been for them. Effective techniques may include visualisation and controlled breathing.

What happens after a mindfulness intervention?

After a mindfulness intervention we may recommend some follow up sessions if necessary. Outcomes from a mindfulness intervention can be provided through either verbal feedback or a written report. We will provide support through the entire length of an intervention. Because of this, we also offer follow up support post-intervention.

Does a mindfulness intervention come with a report?

Mindfulness interventions can be used in different ways and for different reasons. A report is recommended following an intervention as this includes; exactly what took place, the result of our intervention and recommendations for the future. Following a mindfulness intervention, verbal feedback or a written report can be given. Read more about our reports.