The growing body of evidence supporting mindfulness/meditation as an effective intverention in helping with anxiety is undoubtable. Research from Oxford shows significant improvements: reductions of 58% in anxiety (GAD-7), 40% in stress (PSS) and 57% in depression(PHQ-9). Take a look at this great set of guided meditations: The use of these exercises is discussed in both of our books: Mindful Way Through Anxiety and Worry Less, Live More
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- Mindfulness of Breath
- Mindfulness of Sounds
- Mindfulness of Physical Sensations
- Mindfulness of Emotions
- Mindfulness of Emotions and Physical Sensations
- Mindfulness of Clouds and Sky
- Mountain Meditation
- Inviting a Difficulty in and Working it Through the Body
- Your Personal Experience with Self-Compassion
- Mindful Observation of Self-Critical Thoughts
- Mindfulness-based Progressive Muscle Relaxation