Cliff Heegel Ph.D.

I got this from Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap.
“OBEAR” is a handy process to remember in a time of emotional distress.
If you are starting to get mentally or emotionally swept away, do this:
1. OBSERVE.Bring awareness to the feelings in your body.
2. BREATHE. Take a few deep breaths. Breathe into and around them.
3. EXPAND. Make [...]

Hi- I did not write this, but I wanted it to be available for my clients on my website, so here it is.  I edited the language in it slightly to better fit the needs of my psychotherapy practice. The original is published here. ~~Cliff
Mindfulness practice is not easy. It takes time and it takes [...]

What state are you in now, right this moment? Take a moment to relax, breathe, and drop into mindfulness of the present moment.
OK. Are you here, present, reading? Or..?
The ability to see your state of mind is a wonderful tool. When you cannot see your state of mind you are effectively blind. If you do [...]