"Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally," - John Kabat-Zinn

Mindfulness at Vivio Counseling 

In Western Psychotherapy Practices, "Mindfulness" has become synonymous with the word "meditation." Though meditation plays an important role in learning to be mindful, not all meditation is mindfulness and not all mindfulness in meditation. 

Mindfulness is an ancient concept with growing modern interest. It is an attribute, or characteristic, of a person rather than a set of practices or skills. In therapy, mindfulness is learning to live fully engaged in the present, with intention, and without judgment. This attribute is cultivated and strengthened through meditation practices that are taught in session and practiced at home. 

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an approach to learning and using mindfulness to reduce and manage the symptoms of disordered mental health. Specifically created to help long-term sufferers of depression, MBCT has proven to be helpful in treating a number of mood disorders, anxiety, and even ADHD. Caleb's work with mindfulness is grounded in MBCT, but also draws from other modern approaches to mindfulness as well as personal study of ancient mindfulness. 

Caleb holds that anyone would benefit from learning to be more mindful, in the same way all people benefit from eating a healthy diet. Becoming mindful helps reduce symptoms of mental health suffering, and also increases our ability to appreciate and enjoy life, moment to moment.