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Mindfulness is becoming more widely practiced around the world because it is scientifically proven to help reduce stress, anxiety, depression — and improve our resilience and overall wellness — and that’s exactly what the world needs right now. We explore what is perhaps the most challenging aspect of mindfulness: being more present in our daily lives and bringing more compassionate awareness to our relationships, ourselves, and beyond.This podcast is sponsored by the Austin Mindfulness Center.

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Relationship Issues | How Mindfulness Helps

August 07, 2022 • Austin Mindfulness Center • Episode 45

Season 2 with Dr Richard Sears - If you’ve been following along with our series within a series, we’ve been focusing on how mindfulness can help address some of the most common presenting issues folks face today. As a recap, a presenting issue is a primary concern that might cause a person to seek out the help of a mental healthcare provider. Today, we’ll explore relationship issues.

Relationship issues affect most, if not all of us to one degree or another. Relationship issues also frequently exacerbate other mental health issues. Conversely, supportive relationships can be strong indicators for our likelihoods to handle adversity and avoid developing mental health disorders.

So, how can a mindfulness practice help support our ability to cope with relationship issues? The key lies in listening. Let’s explore!

Season 2 Special Guest Dr. Richard W. Sears, PsyD PhD MBA, core faculty of PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Union Institute & University and Director of The Center for Clinical Mindfulness and Meditation.

Host Lance Vaughn, co-owner of Austin Mindfulness Center and self-described ‘mindfulness student.’

Co-host Claudio Barrientos, Certified Mindfulness Instructor at Austin Mindfulness Center.