Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that involves focusing your mind on your experiences (like your own emotions, thoughts, and sensations) in the present moment. Mindfulness meditation can involve breathing practice, mental imagery, awareness of body and mind, and muscle and body relaxation.
Mindfulness is a very benficial grounding technique if you are feeling anxious from a triggering event but can also assist with pain relief, aid your sleep and help manage stress. It is sometimes difficult to get the hang of but the meditation and mindfulness apps suggested on the 'Help to Cope' page may get you started.
Code 9 also have partners and supporters, see below, that are committed to helping you on your journey through PTSD with yoga, mindfulness, massage and floatation.
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