Therapy for Mindfulness.
Therapy for Nervous System Regulation.
“BETWEEN STIMULUS AND RESPONSE THERE IS SPACE. IN THAT SPACE IS OUR POWER TO CHOOSE OUR RESPONSE.”
—Summary of Viktor Frankl’s work
What Is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of nonjudgmental, intentional awareness of the present moment.
Our nervous system has two key branches that influence our state of mind and body: the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, preparing the body for action in times of stress or danger. Sometimes this response is what we need to protect us. But other times our body perceives threats that are actually from experiences in our past, even if those responses are no longer useful.
Once the danger or perceived danger has passed, the parasympathetic nervous system promotes relaxation and recovery. Mindfulness helps activate the parasympathetic system, calming our mind and body, restoring balance, and reducing the impact of stress.
When we take a moment to notice our thoughts or what is happening in our body, a pause gets inserted between the threat and our response—it’s in this pause that we can then CHOOSE our response based on what we know about ourselves and the current situation.
Mindfulness Therapy in Louisville, KY and SC
Let’s work together to help you:
Cultivate present-moment awareness to break free from anxiety about the future and regrets about the past
Establish a compassionate relationship with your thoughts and emotions, without becoming defined by them
Integrate simple mindfulness practices into your daily routine that ground you during stressful moments
Deepen your connection to yourself and others through mindful presence and authentic attention
Transform your relationship with difficult emotions by creating space between feelings and reactions
Discover the wisdom of your body's signals and learning to respond with gentle self-care