Feeling overwhelmed by life's chaos? Join Patrick Martin in this episode of The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast as he chats with licensed psychotherapist Christine Velasquez about the transformative power of mindfulness. Christine opens up about her personal journey with mindfulness and how it has profoundly impacted her life and practice. Together, they discuss how mindfulness can be a game-changer for mental health, offering benefits like reduced anxiety, improved self-awareness, and greater self-compassion.

Christine also dives into the connection between mindfulness and trauma, sharing how she uses EMDR, a mindfulness-based approach, to help clients heal from past wounds. They highlight the importance of community support in maintaining a mindful lifestyle and explore mindfulness's role in addiction recovery. Whether you're a mindfulness newbie or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt advice.

Tune in to discover how becoming more mindful can create space for a healthier, happier you.

Join Patrick Martin and Christine Velasquez as they explore how mindfulness can enhance mental health and aid in trauma recovery.

Mindfulness: A Therapist's Perspective with Christine Velasquez

EP. 30 In this episode, I discuss Mindfulness with licensed psychotherapist, Christine Velasquez.   Find my recommended books and products here: https://www.mhtgear.com/ WATCH THE VIDEO: <a href= "https://youtu.be/kEz2uzD0Ld8">https://youtu.be/kEz2uzD0Ld8</a>  Show Notes: <a href= "https://thementalhealthtoolbox.com/mindfulness-matters/">https://thementalhealthtoolbox.com/mindfulness-matters/</a>  It is my aim to teach you actionable information from a therapist’s perspective, in order to improve your thoughts, emotions and behavior so you can show up as your best self and improve your quality of life.   VISIT Christine Velasquez Website: https://www.christinesgood.com   Subscribe to the MHT Blog and stay informed when new content is released, and get My FREE TOOLS as my gift to you: http://eepurl.com/dPCwTf   Learn more:   Visit the MHT website: https://thementalhealthtoolbox.com/   Visit the MHT BLOG: https://thementalhealthtoolbox.com/blog/   Listen on the go: Subscribe to the MHT Podcast: https://thementalhealthtoolbox.com/mht-podcast/   Find Mental Health Resources here: https://thementalhealthtoolbox.com/mental-health-resource-guide/   SUBSCRIBE To My Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnP8yvQ9U7cECn3OS88g-w?sub_confirmation=1   *Some of the links are affiliate links: As an Associate I earn from qualifying purchases by way of commission at no additional cost to you.   Mindfulness Books Discussed in this episode: <ol> <li>The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://amzn.to/2QgZxxm</li> <li>Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World: https://amzn.to/2QgmTTy</li> </ol>   Want to level up your YouTube game? 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Hi! I’m Patrick, a psychotherapist, and I created this podcast with both the practitioner, the consumer and just plain curious in mind. Here you will find a range of resources and information around mental health, practical advice, resources, tools and their application to improve your quality of life. 

The skills discussed in this show will help you better manage anxiety, depression, relationships and productivity.

It is my hope that through this platform you will find more effective ways to achieve your recovery goals, find meaningful activities, create and maintain healthy relationships, weather crisis successfully and have the best possible mental and physical health you can. I am on a mission to raise awareness of mental health needs and strategies for increasing quality of life, and to equip practitioners with helpful tools  and techniques to improve their approach with sound interventions.

It is my aim to help you do more than just cope, but to thrive!

The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed by life's chaos? Join Patrick Martin in this episode of The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast as he chats with licensed psychotherapist Christine Velasquez about the transformative power of mindfulness. Christine opens up about her personal journey with mindfulness and how it has profoundly impacted her life and practice. Together, they discuss how mindfulness can be a game-changer for mental health, offering benefits like reduced anxiety, improved self-awareness, and greater self-compassion.Christine also dives into the connection between mindfulness and trauma, sharing how she uses EMDR, a mindfulness-based approach, to help clients heal from past wounds. They highlight the importance of community support in maintaining a mindful lifestyle and explore mindfulness's role in addiction recovery. Whether you're a mindfulness newbie or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt advice.Tune in to discover how becoming more mindful can create space for a healthier, happier you.

Patrick Martin

Patrick Martin

Mindfulness Matters

Mindfulness Matters

Mindfulness Matters

Monday 12th April 2021

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Mindfulness: A Therapist's Perspective with Christine Velasquez