Mindfulness Meditation at Blue Hills Recovery
Mindfulness meditation is all about focusing on the present moment. It can be a powerful tool for managing stress, staying grounded, and finding emotional balance.
In substance abuse and mental health recovery, mindfulness meditation helps you reduce cravings, calm emotions, and strengthen your resilience.
At Blue Hills Recovery, we make mindfulness meditation a key part of your healing journey. Read on to see how it can support you.
Understanding Mindfulness Meditation for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
Mindfulness meditation is an approach that helps you stay present, which can be especially helpful when facing mental health conditions or substance use.
By becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings without judging them, mindfulness can lower stress and reduce impulses that might lead to relapse.
This practice also enables you to catch triggers early, like problematic thoughts and beliefs, that could lead to unhelpful behaviors or relapse.
Blue Hills Recovery uses mindfulness meditation in our comprehensive treatment programs for addiction and mental health to arm you with skills that aid in long-term recovery.
Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation practices offer a range of mental and physical health benefits that can support your mental health and recovery journey.
Practicing mindfulness regularly can help you manage stress, improve focus, and enhance your overall well-being.
Specific benefits of mindfulness and meditation practices include:
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces acute and chronic pain
- Reduces stress levels
- Decreases symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health symptoms
- Helps build habits and set goals
- Improves sleep
- Helps people recover from substance use disorder (SUD)
- Reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Helps you lose or manage weight and eating behaviors
- Improves symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Mental Health and Addictions Treated with Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation can be beneficial for managing many mental health and addiction issues.
At Blue Hills Recovery, we integrate mindfulness and meditation into treatment programs for:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Alcohol and drug addiction
Our Mental Health and Addiction Programs That Use Mindfulness Meditation
At Blue Hills Recovery, the practice of mindfulness meditation is a big part of our treatment programs.
Each is designed to support you with structured care, so you can use mindfulness meditation techniques to handle stress, triggers, and emotional challenges.
Outpatient Program
Day Treatment Program
Outpatient Program
Who Can Benefit from Mindfulness Meditation?
Mindfulness meditation offers valuable support for many people, helping improve mental health, resilience, and well-being.
This practice may be especially helpful for people who:
- Want to let go of false beliefs and develop a healthier, balanced thought life
- Want to release negative energy and foster a calming, positive flow
- Seek to ease anxiety, stress, and depression
- Want to improve emotional regulation and manage intense emotions
- Have physical pain who prefer a natural approach to relief
- Ain to build resilience and healthier coping skills
What to Expect in a Mindfulness Meditation Session at Blue Hills
Mindfulness meditation focuses on being present and aware of your body and breath. Here’s what you can expect from one of these sessions at Blue Hills Recovery:
- Settling in: Sessions will be held in a quiet space. Using a cushion or chair, you will sit upright but relaxed. Then, you will let your hands rest on your legs, and let your head and shoulders settle comfortably.
- Breathing naturally: Next, you will close your eyes, take a deep breath, and focus on the gentle rise and fall of your chest. Your instructor may guide you to feel the coolness as you inhale and the warmth as you exhale, following your breath’s natural flow.
- Staying focused: When your mind wanders and thoughts arise, the group leader will prompt you to notice them without judgment and gently return your attention to your breath. Counting breaths can also help keep you centered.
- Practicing daily: Your instructor may give you “homework,” asking you to aim for at least 10 minutes daily for benefits, or even up to 20 minutes twice daily.
- Exploring mindfulness techniques: Throughout the course of your treatment plan, you may try other forms of meditation and mindfulness exercises. These can include body scan meditation to notice sensations, sitting meditation to focus on breathing, or walking meditation to be present in movement.
Mindfulness Meditation Costs and Payment Options
The cost of mindfulness meditation therapy at Blue Hills Recovery varies based on the number of sessions you may need and any additional services that complement your treatment plan.
Mindfulness meditation is typically offered as part of broader mental health or addiction recovery programs. Session length can range from short daily practices to more in-depth sessions during weekly counseling.
For outpatient or day programs, mindfulness meditation sessions are scheduled alongside regular therapy to provide consistent support.
We accept most major insurance plans and offer flexible payment options to make access to therapy easier. Get in touch with our team to verify your insurance benefits and learn more about options for mindfulness meditation therapy.
Find Peace and Focus Through Mindfulness Meditation Therapy at Blue Hills
At Blue Hills Recovery, mindfulness meditation is a vital tool to help you overcome the negative thought patterns that can hinder your recovery. This practice encourages you to stay present, letting go of problematic beliefs and fostering a sense of calm and resilience.
Our compassionate, evidence-based programs use mindfulness to support you in regaining peace, focus, and stability. Contact Blue Hills Recovery today to start your journey toward healing.
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